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kntimations.

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT

MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED

1841.

ALEXANDRA

EXTRACT:

^ THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY JANUARY 26, 1905.

DEATH. At 12 Quinsan Gardeng, Shanghai, on 21st Inst., FRANCES AUGUSTA, CLIFTON..

The Hongkong Celegraph

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1905,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

M. F. KIENE, ageat for the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, has sent as a calendar for the current year.

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UPWARDS of 2,400,000 piculs of broken rice SUBORDINATE CIVIL SERVANTS. and rice flour were exported froni Saigon last year. Shipping cleared front the port during the same period represented more than By0,000 | tons.

ARRIVAL AT HONGKONG,

A BIG PRICE FOR HIS HEAD,

young Piazzoll n good and intrepid, character, deeds of Fr. Louis proved that when God con- få dividend of five per cent.-in. 1903 as against preparing him unconsciously for the most fided a mission to a man He gavo tlie neces two and a half per cent in 1902, carrying for ward 58,851, as against 19,555 in 1902. 19 noble of ministries. He continued his educa-sary help to fulfil it. No doubt, they cauli THE French mail of the 27th December was tion in Bergam College, going through, a apply to him the words of the Aposile" He accordance with the resolutions passed by yui

classical course as is generally done by those fought the good fight" These events instead on September at last, the arears of interest due. delivered in London on the agth inst.

young men who are intended for the ecclesias of having the effect of deternag people from thNederlandsch Indische Industrie, en fical profession. He then studied philosophy, going to him attracted them still more. But Handel "Maatschappij £79,909, have been theology, and science, passing successfully new conversations again became the cause of placed to the credit of this company, and the exploration stage of that concern having passed, his examination in the Seminary at Milan, fresh troubles. The local mandarin offered

a proper trading account will be established as and in the year 1868 he was ordained priest. In the meanwhile, the young priest was think soldiers and other mercenaries were on his from January 1, 1901, and there is no question. ing of the sad condition of those poor people track, but being informed of this he escaped. that from the earnings of the company outfi who are living without the knowledge of God, On another occasion it was also à Providential cient revenue will be derived to very amply he compassionated them and decided to con

fact that he escaped with his life,He was no- ment the interest upon bonds, and I trust leave. secrate bis life to them. Heroic decision companying a new missionary to his destina-something for dividend upon the ordinary You all know, said the Rev. Father, what sacrifice tion travelling in a Chinese junk, at night there shares, of which you are aware we are the a Catholic missionary's life in Chiun exacts; gen

was no wind and the craft stopped when sud-holders. I do think it necessary to dwell once more upon the remarks which our audi- erally he has to share the miseries of the poor, denly a boat-load of armed pirates tried to

tors have made in connection with our Borneo exposed to the anti-foreign feeling of the peoboard the junk. A terrible fight ensued, fire- ple, and even in danger of life; but no matter, arms were freely used, several men fell dead enterprise. When it is remembered that the it is God who calls him and He will give the into the sea and others were severely wounded. part of Kostei in which we were working was The missionaries gave each other the last ab- uninhabited when we went there; that our necessary help.

solution and baptised a catechumen, as they only storehouse were two steamers which we thought that, all was over as the crew of the purchased for the purpose of taking out the

offices of any sort existed, nor were con junk were wounded and the ammunition material required, and that no buildings or structed for some time afterwards, it is exhausted. As a last resource, the steersman,

no wonder that those on the spot were who had still some power left, got all the old pieces of iron, broken pots, and everything

and had their hands very fully occupied to elss of the like on which he could lay his hands unable to meet the requirements of auditors, and loaded an old cannon which had not yet been used in the fight and fired it. The effect carry out the practical part of the business, was murderous on the pirate boat as several and to bring about that sinte of affairs which, men were seen to fill and the rest, thinking happily, has now been attained, of getting

large production of oil. gave you, in iny that the junk was well armed put off at once crying for mercy. But the steersman did not address to you of Sept. 21, the exact basis upon were settled, and I think in practice it will get off safe as the cannon burst, blowing off his which the appropriations as to the territory right arm and wounding him severely in the side. Though all the occupants of the junk work out very satisfactorily. Unfriendly.com except the priests were wounded not one ofments have been made that the directors have cost of outlay, but this is the course adopted in them was killed. An idea of the terrible fright added interest during construction to the actual may be formed from the fact that the next morning the sea around the junk was red with blood. It was in the midst of such dangers and difficulties that Fr. Louis exerted for twenty-one years his apostolic ministry all of which was done while his health was far from being good, as he suffered frequently from fover, brought on most probably by exposure. In the be- ginning of 1892, the Very Rev. Fr. Burghinali, died, Fr. Louis was appointed Pro-Vicar Apostolic by Mon. Raimondi. During the three years that he was Pro-Vicar Apostolic he continued the

It may be stated that we are harping on the principle of the labourer being worth his hire in reverting once again to the question Ar a regular of meeting of the United Mark of adequate compensation being paid to those Lodge, 419, E.C., held in the Masonic Hall, subordinate members of the Government Zetland Street, last night, Bro, H. W. Wolfe,

P.M., was elected Wor. Mastor, Bro. W. With-- service who do not rank with their brother-ers, Treasurer, and Bro. J. Vanstone, Tyler, for officers in the privilege of drawing exchange the ensuing year. compensation by reason of the inordinate rise in the cost of living in Hongkong, with- in the past decade and a half. This is a subject which has frequently been brought to the notice of the public through the medium of these columns, and now that it is being re-opened by reason of another petition having been sent to the Government asking that the Secretary of State for the Colonies BUILDINGS. be requested to reconsider his last decision in the matter, we feel it devolves upon us to again support the cause and endeavour to get a redress of the grievance. Had it not been for the fluctuation of the purchasing value of the dollar the hardship entailed, owing to the refusal of Government to grant ex- change compensation, would certainly not have proved such a serious burden to the low-salaried men in the Service, and al-

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“I HAVE TAKEN PLEASURE IN PRESENTING YOUR BRAND

(WATSON'S CELEBRATED E.

BLEND) AS THE FINEST

SCOTCH WHISKY I COULD

PROCURE."

though at present the price of the white metal has considerably appreciated evid ence is wanting to show that the dollar

HUZOORA SINGI, the Indian who stole $470 from a co-religionist at a bath house in Wanchai was convicted and sentenced by Mr. Hazeland to three months' hard labour. The mency has so far not beeh received, but it is understood that the police have an idea where it is. SILVER went up 3/16d. per oz. to-day and the demand rate en Londen has touched 25. 16 the dollar. It is notorious that prices in nimiost every store in the Colony went up by leaps and bounds when the dollar, in relation 10 the sovereign, depreciated in value. Now that the dollar has a higher sterling value, its purchas: ing power locally is not one inta the greater. Have house owners in Europe, who, through their local agents, put up rentals on the plea of a depreciated dollar, a few years ago, consider. ed the iniquity of their action by maintaining rents at their abnormal rates when now we have a Sto sovereign against the $12 one some time ago?

The necessary preparations having been made, the young pst was sent to Hongkong, where, at that me, a mission was at its be ginning. Much had to be done; it was for all a difficult task, and more so for the young missionary as he was confided with n farge territory. Full of ardour he began at once to study the Chinese language, mastered it in a comparatively short time, and simultaneously commenced his apostolic career which was to be both energetic and perilous though fall of fruit. Truly, the beginning of liis cancer at once showed the strong character of the valiant missionary, who left his country, parents, friends, position, only for the cause of God, and for the salvation of sculs, His life was at that time à wandering one, having no fixed place of abode. Father Louis, as he was generally called, had to begin to open up the field entrusted to him. Living simply as the poorest of the Chinese, the good missionary did not spare himself, but became useful for the welfare of all be instructed the people, gave them coun- sel, helped them, and in hundreds of instances settled disputes to the general satisfaction of all and thus prevented serious clan fights, Christians and non-christians alike were sur- prised to find a man so devoted to every good cause, and the life he led had such good effect on them that, in spite of their carly prejudice against foreigners, they made friends with him and asked to be instructed in the faith. But the triumph is not obtained without fighting, and the history of the Church is a standing monu- tained only at the price of the greatest sacrifices. This had been the case with our late Bishop Many inhabitants of a village, having inter course with the Father, and being pleased with the religion he taught, spontaneously re solved to embrace the faith. Their resolution was not pleasing to their neighbours who in terfered and put every obstacle in the way, even threatening them with death; but God who wanted these chosen souls gave them such strength that notwithstanding these threats, though they were entirely free, they wished to be baptised. Being sufficiently in- structed and after many proofs of constancy them. After baptism the boy converts were would have no more trouble from their neigh bours. But they were deceived; secretly their neighbours were preparing terrible vengeance to satisfy their hatred and decided to kill the Father and Christians alike. Fr. Louis, having knowledge that the converts were in danger of their lives, as a good shepherd, went at once to help them, ready to give his own life to save that of his sheep.

SAME ACTIVE LIFE IN HONGKONG

which was his characteristic while he was in the interior of China. He gave a special proof of his real in the year 189; when the plague was visiting the plague patients, either in their houses or at the plague hospital, giving them religious consolation and administering the sacraments. In the same year Mon, Raimondi expired and a few months after Fr. Louis was cl. cted Bishop of Clazomene and Vicar-Apostolic of Hongkong. In his humility he refused, but the orders of his superiors were irrevocable, so he had to give in. On May 19th, 1895, he was consecrated Bishop, and the marks of respect shown him by all that day as well as the high dignity conferred upon him were a fitting reward for his holy life. Though a bishop he continued to discharge the missionary duties,

such enterprises, where the fruition of

reason why the "Shell" Company should fore- capital, from the nature of things, cannot mature for some time, and there is no earthly go the interest on the advances made to the Nederlandschs Indische Industries en Handel Maatschappij, seeing that they themselves had to borrow and pay interest for the capital necessary for this development.

THE FIRST BORNEO WELL. Before leaving the subject of Koetei it may not be out of place to give to the shareholders the history of the first well put down in Kostei, and upon the success of which the high hopes since realised were founded. The Irial well was started drilling on December 31,

wing, however, to no pumping appliances not be ascertained until Aug. 1900. From being available, the actual production could Aug. to Dec, 1900, the production was 1,175 tons; Jan, to Decr. 1901, 4775 tons; and Jan. shallow depth then reached ceased, and the to June 11, 1931, 938 tons. The flow at the deepening of the well was decided upon. This started on Sept. 3, 1907, and on March 10, 1903, at a depth of 610 ft., heavy oil was struck, giving a production of 75 tons a day. From March 10 to Dec. 31, 1903, the well yielded 16021 tons, and from Jan. 21 to Oct. 29, 190%, 14,030 tons; the production for the present

A CURIOUS Accident took place in Morrison Hill Road yesterd sy afternoon, by reason of will remain at anything approaching its which Wong She Lan, a furniture coolie, living meat to tell us that the best victories were ob first appeared in this Colony. Every day he 1896, and oil was struck át a depth, 190 ft.

at No. 13, Star Street, lost his life. It appears that at about two o'clock deceased, with a number of other coolies, was removing some furniture from the premises of Messrs. Brown, Jones & Co., the undertakers, and while hand ing a heavy wardrobe through the window by meuns of ropes, the rope on one side gave way, letting the wardrobe fall on the deceased in the road below. The other coolies picked up the injured man and placed him in a 'ricksha, to be taken to the Government Civil Hospital, but he

Praya East when he expired. The police, on

bad the body removed to the mortuary, for ex- amination prior to the usual inquiry. The wardrobe was shattered beyond repair.

present high rate. Assuming that it does, it cannot be taken for granted that, once prices of all commodities have been put up, they will be brought down in like ratio to the appreciation in the gold value of the dullar. Two years ago exchange fell to as low as 1/6fd, to the dollar with the result that the cost of living rose to a re- markable extent, rents were increased, food became dearer, and hardship in many ways was inflicted upon those not drawing salary ¦ had only proceeded a short distance along the and goodwill, Fr. Louis decided to baptise and, during the succeeding nine years the year being less than the well is capable of

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A. S. WATSON & Co., in sterling or being without exchange com-

pensation. In time the sterling worth of the the report being made to them at No.2 Stalion, very pleased and satisfied and thought they | The schools were more flourishing, the pour lack of storage capacity. We have proved

LIMITED,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

ESTABLISHED 1841.

Hongkong, 13th January, 1905.

Gregor the

THERE ARE

THREE POINTS

♦

THE LATE BISHOP PIAZZOLI.

SOLENN REQUIEM MASS AT THE R. C. CATHEDRAL,

General for Italy, Chev. Z. Volpicelli, was unable to be present owing to indisposition, but with flural wreaths he sent a letter of condolence and regret. The Consuls-General and Vice-Con-

IN DANGER OF HIS LIFE.

that he himself was also to be executed. in

"

Death has

Catholic institutions of the Colony progressed, putting out, owing to the fact that it has for some time past been pumped at half speed for were better looked after, the cathedral, was

over and over again that there are two layers dollar began slightly torehabilitate, but trades

completed with its new and imposing tower of oil below the heavy crude of which this well and peal of five bells. But his greatest con- people and others saw no reason for reducing

solation was that when he came to China there is giving, the one producing a light oil with an their charges. Indeed, the low dollar has been

were few Chinese Christians, whereas at his asphalt base; and the most prolific strata in the field (considerably below the asphalt base oil) death he left a flourishing miss on with many gives oil of a parafin base. Since the publica responsible for high rates in many directions,

chapels and about 7,000 Christians. The great tion of the accounts, we have received news and when subordinate Civil Servants have

virtues with which he was adorned were con

of the strike ni ail in well.. No. 61, giving cealed under a great modesty which rendered

a production of 350 tons a week of light approached the Secretary of State for

him more respected and endeared him to all. some compensation, the reply received

All those of every race, and creed who knew. uil, at a distance of a quarter..of a mile Having no residence, he took lodgings in a A solemn Requiem Mass was sung in the

him highly respected him and the officials of from the last well struck. We now have [32 has been to the effect that he is unable to

the Colony showed him every mark of kindness area of no less than 4 miles of proved oil-bearing land, and when you consider that grant any increase of salaries or any relief by R. C. Cathedral this morning, for the repose of small hut, where a Chinese family was living. There he learned the intentions of the natives

and respec.

the Russian Petroleum Co. (Ld.) have a total way of exchange compensation, the ground the soul of the late Right Reverend L. M. and discovered that they were blinded with

Worn out by his labours his health began to capital of £1.470.000 for a producing area of for refusal being that sufficient reason had not Piazzoli, Bishop of Clazomene, and Vicar-hatred against the poor converts. He made

the hope of recovering, but on the 26th of crude oil per week, it can scarcely be contend. been shown for such on the part of the Apostolic of Hongkong. His Lordship the efforts to appease the people, but in vain. The fall and last May he went home to Italy with a few acres of land yielding 10,000 tons of men were decided, at any cost, to destroy December last he passed quietly away. Heed that the capitalisation of the Borneo pro- Right Rev. João Paulino d'Azevedo, Bishop of

had much desired to die amongst his children, petitioners. In July 1900 a Commission, Macao, officiated, being assisted by French, the Christians, so he then went to his loging and recommended the converts to abstain from

but God required this last sacrifice of bin. We perties, capable of still greater yield, is any. thing but extremely moderate: Since the issue appointed by H.E. Sir H. A. Blake and Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese violence and to be prepared to give their lives are now orphans of a good Father, concluded of the balance sheet, further shipments of the the Rev. Father; let us, therefore, be grateful products have taken place, and the figures now consisting of Messrs. Shewan, Gray, and clergy, there being to all forty priests present. as martyrs to God. At his lodging he heard Gillies, reported on the salaries of the During the Pontifical High Mass, which com-

the meantime, night came, and every measure by praying for the repose of bis soul. Accord stand as follows:-Kerosene, about 68,020 tons; menced at nine o'clock, and cuncluded at a

ing to our faith we can console ourselves by subordinate members of the Service, and an

was taken not to allow the victims to escape, believing that he whom we mourn, may be aliquid fuel, about 130,000 tons : benzine, about 6,500 tons; and shipments of crude oil, about At their evening meal, they made prepara-ready enjoying his eternal reward which God 15,800 tons; whilst the unshipped stocks in alternative scheme was adopted by Govern-quarter past eleven, the special rites were ob

served, consisting of the five absolutions, pro- tions to execute these poor people who were gives to His faithful servants, and also believing store amounted on the 17th inst. to:-Crude ment which had for its object the classi-nounced by priests representing the five ga-guilty of no crime than that of being Christians. that in dying we do not lose life, but pass to a

ail, about 24,400 tons; kerosene, about 9,400 The meal being over, the terrible sound of The Consul fication of its officers. Unfortunately, the tionalities above-mentioned.

tons; benzine, about 3,040 tons; liquid fuel, about 5,800 tons. The production of kerosene benefit from this has been exceedingly small to the majority of members in the

for last week has amounted to 2,110 tons, and lower branch of the Service, while the

of berz ne, 400 toss, and liquid fuel, 3,030 tons; whilst the weekly production of crude was

WE BED TO DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO advantages accrued to those domiciled in was equal to gold standard countries about a hundred percent increase in salary plus exchange compensation. Mr. T. H. Whitehead championed the cause of the subordinate members of the Service and was instrumental in bringing about the appointment of the Commission. As the general question will now be reviewed by the present Governor who, it may be expected will approach the subject with an unbiassed mind, it is to be hoped in the interests of the petitioners that their renewed effort will meet with that fair measure of success which their case undoubtedly merits. It is to us a matter for surprise that the lower branch of the Government service still re- tains such a large number of capable, pur-efficient, painstaking and industrious officers of unimpeachable integrity since it is con- sidered that, as a class, they are underpaid when compared with their brethren in the You can secure thein all by dealing with commercial and other services in the Colony, Theirs is a hard case, and controlling no influence in the higher branch of the Service that can command any support of a cause, Absolutely the finest obtainable in Hong which, until redressed, remains as a standing

POINT 1:

NO LOCAL BOTTLING.

POINT 2:

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES.

POINT 3:

CHEAPEST POSSIBLE PRICES.

Do not these three points strike you as sometime worth considering when you

chase Wines and Spirits ?

kopy.

suls present were: A. G. Romano, aud with rifles and other weapons, and provided in His merciful bounty accept the players and 6,700 tons, to which will have to be added

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"SHELL". TRANSPORT AND TRADING CO.

ANNUAL MEETING.

the "tom-tom" or gong, was heard accom- better and, an everlasting one. panied by cries of death and imprecations taken him away from us, but his virtues against the poor victims. Terror invaded the will remain as a treasure for us. In charity whole village without a voice of mercy or pity for may be continue to be our shepherd and help the innocents who had barricaded themselves us till we be all united together in that place in their houses. The blood-thirsty gang, armed where all is joy and happiness, and may God the holy sacrifice offered, and give him Eternal Leitia for Portugal, P. A. Marty For Spain, N. with crowbars to break in the doors, entered the Post for Austro-Hungary, and T. Hamman for village and breaking into the houses, hacked Peace. Belgium. The Cathedral had been draped in and wounded all that came in their way. They black, the catafalque in the centre being sur-then took with them as prisoners five men who were fathers of families. The women and mounted by a black velvet canopy trimmed children then succeeded in escaping in the dark- with silver fringe, and beneath, on the coffin, ness leaving all they possessed in the hands was placed the mitre, tochet, alb and stole of of their persecutors. With the light of torches and amidst the sound of the "tom-tom" the the deceased prelate, while his cross and staff five men were tied to a tree, beater and mal- were placed at the head. From the roof above treated in every way. The cries of the poor hung long festoons of black and white to the victims failed to excite compassion in the floor below, the pillars and upper windows be hearts of the persecutors, and the poor crea- tures were cut to pieces. Imagine the ing similarly draped.

pain and distress. felt by good Fr. Louis when he beard their cries and witnessed the cruel treatment to which they were subjected without being able to give them any assist ance! Next day his own terrible hour arrived, he was sill hiding in the same hut, the cries of bis persecutors threatening him with death ring that I should have to call your attention to the ing in his cars. He prepared to die, glad of fact that the accounts now presented to you are having the occasion of giving his blood for the for 1973, and ibat. a dividend of 5 per cent. faith for which so many disciples of the cross

per annum in respect of that year was have given their own in former times. The distributed to the shareholders of this com- good Father as a mild lamb

pany on Jan. 1, 1994. The balance carried

PRESENTED HIMSELF TO HIS PERSECUTORS

--The-adjourned annual general meeting of the shareholders of the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company, Ltd., was held at Winches ter House, Old-Broad-street, on zand ult, the Chairman, Sir Marcus Samuel, Bart, presiding. The Secretary (Mr E, A. Smith-Rewse) having read the notice convening the meeting, and also the auditors' report, the Chairman said :— It may appear singular, but is inevitable,

from Well 61. I am pleased to be able to in- during the ensuing week the 350 tons coming form you that we have this morning received a telegram by which it appears the figures should not be 350 tons per week, but 350 tons per day, and our crude production is since 10,000 tons per week. (Applause). This, of course, does not at all represent the actual potentialities of the Held. Until increased storage could be erected it was quite impossible to store the oil if we had produced it, and we have consequently been compelled to over and over again sbut down producing wells, whilst the inability of the refinery to treat it has compelled us to ex. port the crude oil. Happily, both these defects are being rapidly remedied, and if the hopes of The music was rendered by St. Joseph's

the local manager are realised, we may expect the third bench of stills, so long in construc choir, with taste and grave solemnity. The church was crowded in every part, not a vacant

tion, to be ready by February. In the mean- seat being available for late-comers after the

time we are happy to report that we have con- cluded an arrangement with our friends, the hour set for the solemn riles. Imme diately within the altar rails had been set

Moesillir Company, by which they undertake the refining of a certain portion of our oil, special seats for the visiting clergy, among whom were the Rev. Fathers Floro and Fourquet,

which gives us insurance, greatly to be desired, Their Lordships the Bishop of

against the risk of destruction of our refinery chaplains

by fire. The shipments to this company will Macao and Canton, respectively, the Rev.

commence regularly upon the arrival of our Father Illidio and Luz, representing the

new steamer, the Nerife, which I am happy to Seminary of Macao; the Rev Fathers Gomer, representing the Parish priests of Macao, and

I now turn to the credit side of the balance. the Rev. A. Gomez, S. J. Memarial cards of at the distance of a few paces. A murderous forward of undivided profits for the year, say, sails to-day direct for Koetci. very neat design bearing on the front a band at once presented a rifle at him and pulled namely, 458,852, is, of course, after pay sheet, and invite your attention to a loss which speaking likeness of the late Bishop Piazzoli the trigger. Fortunately, the rifle missed fire.ing the 5 per cent. dividend upon the pre-

we have there displayed very prominently of have been printed by the French Fathers at He tries a second and a third time, but with ference shares, and £100,000 upon the ordinary £21,605, arising from the re-shipment and their Nazareth Press in Pokfulam, for the the same result. At this moment an old man, shares. I am moved to make this statement re-treating of Texas kerosene. This matter

who was standing by, lowered the rifle sug Bishop of Macao and friends, for distributing among sympathizers, as souvenirs of the de gesting that the execution of the Father be de-

has been one of the most grave annoyance

ceased prelate.

ferred to the night as it would be then easier to lot of the shareholders that no dividend on the to your directore, the circumstances involving a question of fraud. Our agreement with the grievance against a Government possessed of In delivering the funeral oration, Father conceal the affair in case the foreigners came ordinary shares would be paid for the year at ample and adequate resources for the ad- Spada, who spoke in Portuguese, said "Your to inquire about it, As the day passed the poor all, but I give the shareholders credit for more Guffey Petroleum Company stipulated that the and that it passed by our inspector was deemed ministration of a most important Colony. Excellency, Reverend Fathers, and brethren: Father was counting with anxiety the hours, commonsense than that, and they will readily oil should be examined at port of shipment, The recommendation of St. Paul to labour as waiting for his cod. At nightfall, a native who recognise that the dividend, free of income tax a good soldier of Christ seemed to be very same time previously had received some favours (as, has always been the case with this com- accepted. This oil was duly passed by the Appropriate lo illustrate the memory of from the missionary, taking pity on him, came pany), was promptly distributed, although the inspector we then employed, who has since The lower branch of the Service is no less important than the higher as a component the late Bishop Piazzoli, who succumbed into his rescue. The hut, in which the priest was accounts, for reasons which we have repeatedly died, but upon its arrivals here was found not of the whole machinery which moves in the Italy, under the weight of his ministry at the hiding, was only of dried earth bricks, and the explained, are belated. In accordance with to be marketable kerosene at all. It contained administration of the public service, and age of 59 years. After alluding to the feeling good Chinese made an opening at the back of promise made at the general meeting on Sept. a large quantity of solar oil and other foreign of sorrow and condolence received from the the house, which was facing the fields, and put 21, your directors bave estimated the figures as substances, and we had no alternative but to while we were strenuous in our advocacy of Colony and the neighbouring Colonies and in some torn clothes, telling the Father to embodied in the profit and loss account for the return it for treatment. Wo thas lost the whole- a well-paid service when the higher officials tendering the thanks of the community to change at once and escape with him. Fra your ending Dec. 31, 1903. As the auditors of the landing charges and rent while it was the Governor, the Admirals, the Chief Louit, perceiving in this a help from heaven, have put in their comprehensive certificate, the here, the freight and insurance to Texas and were concerned, we feel it incumbent on

been able to obtain from the Guffey Company Justice and the leading officials of Hongkong immediately changed his clothes, passed figures of 1902 have been merged in the ac- back, and the only compensation that we have ourselves in pure impartiality to reiterate for the expressions of their sympathy, the through the opening and took flight through counts of 1903, as we propose merging those.

was that they re-treated it free of cost, and that with persistency our support of a cause Rev. Father remarked on the virtues that bad the fields, in search of a secure hiding of 1903 into the balance sheet of 1904, because they took the total cost which we have suffered adorned the departed and said that during place. The valiant missionary escaped bodily it would be obviously most inconvenient to

we made with them in substitution for our. which must be espoused by all right-mind-bis Tong career of 35 years in China the martyrdom, but not a spiritual one. After this issus probationary balance-sheets for a given into consideration in the fresh agreement which ed individuals, be they civil, servant or truly fulfilled the counsel of the Apostle, persecution the sufferings through which the year, and subsequently revised ones. In view unofficial. With His Excellency's sense various occasions he was in danger of his life the only support of these persecuted women

"Labour as a good soldier of. Christ" as on Father passed were almost incredible. He was of the experience which we gained in making present contract for the old one. We have fur- our estimates for 1902, we have taken great ther written off losses in connection with Texas of justice and fairplay, we trust he will while executing his ministry. Proceeding, he and children, their only helper and consoler, care to keep our calculations for 1c03 upon the producis of at least an equal amount, and recognise the fairness of the petitioners' said that Mon. Piazzoli, the youngest son of The difficulties of his ministry were greatly right side, being quite satisfied to show our it not have been for these losses it is obvious

been still more satisfactory, go a large family, was born at Alzano, near increased because for a long time be had to shareholders that the balance carried to the that the accounts for the year 1903 would have prayer and grant it as the tardy recogni. Milan, of very virtuous parents, and received travel and to work at night in order to avoid balance sheet this year amounts to £158,853

{Continued en page 3.) [33-ation of an old-standing grievance, from them his first education which gave to the ill-feelings of the natives. Truly, the manly as against 669,555 for 1903, and we have paid-

NB-All our Wines and Spirits are bottled at home, thereby ensuring to our Customers all the advantages accruing from bottling done at home under the direct supervision of the Growers and Distillers as compared lo bottling done in China by Chisamen at the service European Firms,

GREGOR & CO., WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, HONGKONG.

Hongkong, rat December, 1904.

because some of our critics have deplored the

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