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8th inst.

All this morning's gallops were performed on the inner track, and subjoined is given the record of times. For sake of brevity (b) wben used against any pony denotes boy rider."

Fiscal, 11⁄2 mile, (?), 36, 1.10, 1.45, 1.198, 25. Rare Rose, 14 mile, (2), (?), 349, 109, 1.43. Coronst Rose, 1 mile, 38, 1.13, 1.48,21, 2.53, 3.271

La France Rose, (b), 17 mile, 39, 1.13), 1.481, 203, 2.552/310!

Marechal Niel Rose, (b), xẻ mile, (?), (7), 34), 1.11): 1.47 t/5; Gnished lame.

Empress of India Rose, r mile, Joined by High Frequency, mlle, 34, 107, 1.40 4/5, 2.15; being whipped at the finish

Lamarque Rose, (b), and Gem Rose, (b), 14 milo, 351/5, .102/5, 1-442/5, 3.193/5, 2.56. -

Invincible Rose and Rosy Mora Rose, (b), 13 mile, 37, 1.35, 1.48 3/5, 2:22, 2.561/5.

Policy, (b) mile, 371, 1.14, 1.51%, 225, Halifax, (6) mile, 36 2/5, 1.112/5, 1.45, 2.18,

Esquimalt, (b), mile, 40, 1,16, 1.57, 2.25, 2.48.

Bomall, 34 mile, 37, 1.15, 1.57, 2.30, 2.59 4/5. Grand Liama, milo, 331. 1.08, 1.42, 3.171

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1905.

Every Bullet has lis Billett was another po- pular item Sgt. Woodrofe A.P.C. sang Saf in his father's Arms, alter which the Chairman rose and put into the form of a speech a toast to the Naval guests present. He alluded to the happy relations of Navy and Army which he said had been solidified by contact with comrades of both services. A most gratifying stale of friendship existed, and he hoped it would always remain so and that it could grow stronger, as'time went oni Ha specially wished all warrant and petty officers of H.M.S. Vengeance bon voyage and God speed a wish he expressed on behalf of the warrant and Non Com's of the Royal Engineers. Mr. Christle returned thanks for his ship. mates, after which Mr. Matson proposed the health of the hon. members to which Mr. Tuckwell of the R.N. yard ably responded Mr. Spencer of the Centurion sang The White Squall and Mr. Smith of the Vengeance gavo the closing song of the evening Embracing all the British Isles Various" toasts were then drank and after mutual good wishes were individually exchanged the company separated at midnight, after enjoying to the Fult what sproved to be one of the most suc-

company. The battleship is to have her foalupen gate led by the lieutenant, disappeared inspection on the China Station at Hongkong into an open trench. Having scrambled out at once, and on the toti inst, will sail for Maits they took charge of the wharf, legge The naval and military authorities are very Preticent, however, concerning what actually oc- Curred last night and until their report is made public the decision of the umpires will not be known. It is stated, however, that a main at

... 7th inst.

The following appointment has been made at the Admiralty:Captain T. Jackson, to the Glory, for service at Tokyo, resppolated on promotion, to date Jan. z.

Manoeuvres on an extensive scale are about to be carried out in the New Territory. The second-class criser Iphigenia takes a native regiment to Miss Bay early to-morrow morning.

Orders respecting the departure of H.M.S.'| Venesance for home have been countermanded; It is said she is to be detained on the station for the next six wooks or two months. It is probable that this may have something to do with the movements of the Baltic Flaat.

tack was made on Ralchers which was subse- quently captured by the invading fleet, while another report is, in circulation to the effect that the island of Hongkong was actually cap: ured

All the men returned to their respective quarters kis morning, and just after noon the battleships and cruisers which had been an. gaged entered the harbour through the Sulphur Channel, beyond West Point. Firing from several batteries was carried out this morning.

FATALITY ON HMS. "OCEAN."

9th inst.

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hat the place where the boat grounded was art and the lights of the Phet were burning. three-quarters of a mile from where the collisionite aw, no lights on the longkong, but thes took place, while the other side said it was only were snarks from her funnel. The collision. a maiter of about four wable en

The Court examined the Hongkong moored in the river, and the case was adjourned.

ok place soon after he saw the Hongkong. After stopping for a while the Phet proceeded tpstream. The Hongkong passed down river. Nal Mine, another passenger on the Phel, "A" LISQUM" FOR HONGKONG,

7th inst.id that the Phi whistled before the collision, longkong has been decided on as the place and rang a hell. He w sparks issuing from where the American transport Licum will be the funnel of the Honekone, which was thow- brought to be remodelled for a cable ship; Sheng no lights, at any rate witness saw nene-On- was to sail last Friday or Saturday for Ching the Court resuming. Mr. Gibbins urged that the wangtao, the seaport of Peking with 100 infant was going dead slow at the time, others.. Try troops who will be landed there as legation wise she would have cut the Hongkong in two, The Phet was on her proper course, whilst the guard.

Hongkong was on the wrong side of the river.

'After discussion, the further hearing of the, case was adjourned.

There is a report from Moji that the‡P. & O. 1.5. Afasogon has struck a rock off Fukura, Vikoshima. N. C. Đ. NeuE,

The Japan Chronicle reports the capture of the steamer f. S. Dollar, 4,216 tons, from Victoria, B.C., for Vladivostok, with fodder and provisions.

HI, M. Consul-General at Shanghai has in- formed the Press that a floating mine, about 72

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oth inst,

The ss. Courtfield sailed from Chinwantao. on the 3rd inst, with 1,300 coolies on board for South Africa. She will call at Singapors for fresh provisions, en route. ........

Highland Chlef and Alarm, 14 milo, (7), 35, i cessful "Smokers" ever held in the Colony, charge, corresponding to between 6,000 yards able seaman, was engaged in hoisting in shot ibs, was seen on the 30th of January in Latt. } has been increased from 30,000,000 francs, to-

1.11 4/5, 1.46, 7:19,

Salem, mile, (?), 33, 1.08, 1.437, 2:18). Highland Fling and Wee Macgregor, 1 milo, (7), 33, 108, 1.46.

Scottish King, (b), 1 mile, 35, 1.08 4/5, 1.42 1/5, 214, and Heather King, (b), 1 mile, 33, 1.074, 141, 2.13), kaas performance, since training commenced.

Blackbird, inile, 378, 109, 1.42. Astrea and Ocean, 1 milé, 36), 1.12), 1.477, Royal and Woodstock, 1 milė, (?), 374, 1-15

2.23, 3.00.

1.47

9th inst.

Below are recorded the "times for this morning's gallops -

Patrimony and Eclipse, 1 mile, (?), 35, 111, 1.45.

"Cacanny, † mile, 35, 1.06; and further last

quarter 33.

Alladin (Videa up), 1 mile, 373.1.14, 148 1/5,

2.21.

Spirtle, mile, 35h, 1071. Umbrian King, 41, 1.17, 1.53, 2.29, 3.04, 3.38. Set, mile, 35, 1.101, 1.45 2/5, 2231. Mick, I mile, 40, 1.17 1/5, 1.53, 2.27. The Losfer and The Count, I mile, 38, 1.15, 1.49, 2.26; the latter quite finished.

K. O,S. B., † mile, (?), 324, and another half mile in 344, 1.07.

Sport Royal and Highlander, mile, 36), 1.15, 153, 2.263/5.

Titmouse, mile, and Forward, & mile, (?),

34, 1.20.

Baxon King, I mile, 33, 1.06, 1.40, 2.181. Phaps, mile, and Phaps Not, mile, 34, 1.07, 1.401/5.-

Zodiac, (May up), à mile, 33, 1.04, 1.39 2:12 215.

Cebu (Gegg up), and Cascade ("boy" up). y mile, 32, 1.051/5, 1.40 3/5, Cebu being beaten by Cascade; their respective times were 2.20, and 2.17 3/5.

Bijou, mile, (7), 35, 1.09h. White Elephant, & mile, 35, 1.10. Lanark, (Johnstone up), 4 mile, 37, 1.tab 1.451.

Black Monday, 4 mile, 37), 1.10 4/5, 1.44 2/5, Croome and Heythrope, mile, 35, 1.08 3/5,

1.43.

Norman King, milo, 35, 1.11, 1.45, 2.19. 2.52, 3.361 25331 Cake, 1 mile, and Hacken Schmidt,

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mile, (7), 1.09 4/5, 1.43 2/5, 2.19, The Duke, mile, (7), 35h, rogh Ching, 4 milo, 361/5, 1.09, 1.42 3/5. V. W. H. (May up), Berkeley ("boy"), 4 mile, 34, 1.08, 1.42.

Nomination (Johnstone up), 4 mile, 38, 3.13, 1.46.

Jungle and Prairie King, 4 mile, 32 1/5, 1.05 1.391. Mr. Patts's chesnui romped in ahead of Jungle.

High Frequency and Queen Rose, mile, 34, 106, 143; Mr. Buxey's Queen finished In 1.441, being thus beaten by one second over

the distance.

ROYAL ENGINEERS CONCERT.

8th inst.

WIHE LATE FR. MARTINE1.

7th inst.

Within three months the Roman Catholic community in Hongkong have had to deplore the loss of the principals of both branches of their mission with head-quarters for South China in this Colony. It was only just recent ly that we had the sad duty to record the death of the Right Rev. Bishop L. M; Piazzoli of the Italian Mission, and to-day we have the melan- choly task to perform of noting the death of the Rev. J. B. Martinet, which took place at the Sanitariunt of the French Fathers in Pokfulam. The death of the Rev. Father was brought about by an attack of apoplexy. with which he was seized about a week ago, lle then became confined to his bed, and all medical aid becoming of no avail he gradually sank from day to day until he breathed his last this morning at half past threa o'clock, attended at his death-bed by the Superieur of the Sanitarium, the Rev. Father Marie, and other priests of the same niission. The deceased had completed his sixtieth year of age when he died, and was apparently in robust health until his last illness which has had so fatal a termination. The funeral will take to-morrow morning, and, ac cording to custora, the body of the deceased father will be interred within the grounds of the Sanitarium in Pokfulam, opposite the famous old "Douglas Castle" in that locality, now also the property of the French Mission."

H.M." VENGEANCE."

8th just.

It has been stated that the Centurion, now on the China station, cannot shoot. The Daily

A sad accident with a fatal termination hap. Graphic gives a photograph sent by a comes pondent of the fourth target at quarterly practpened on board of H.M.S. Ocean yesterday after- ice: Range 3,000 yards to 3,500 yards half noon. Itappears that while S, Rowlande, a young and 7,000 yards full charge. The other three from a lighter alongside, a tweyla-inch pro targets were knocked to pieces.

jectile fell on his legs, badly crushing one and breaking the other in two places. It was found necessary, on his removal to the R.N. Hospital, to amputate the right leg, while the left As recorded in our columos last evening the leg was carefully set. Despite that everything British battleship Vengeance, which was due to possible was done for his comfort the opera leave here for Maita on Friday, has been de tion proved too much for the poor fellow, and he tained, and we understand that there is every succumbed to his injuries the same night. probability of the vessel being ordered to pro Deceased was a native of Liverpool, and what ceed to Ceylon and re-commissioning at makes it particularly sad for his mother is that Just previously death had claimed her eldest Colombo.

H.M.S. Diadem will be joining the Chinson, and in consequence she had opened negotiations with the Admiralty for purchasing Squadron very shortly, as it is understood deceased's discharge, owing to his being bor she has received orders to commission on the only support. He was expecting to take pass- 4th March to relieve the Amphiirlie now on

age home in H.M.B. Vengeance,

"The burial of the deceased took place at

the station.

There is to be another alight alteration in the outward appearance of H.Me ships, it being stated au srder will shortly be issued directing the gaff to be dispensed with.

9th inst.

..: COALING RECORD. H.M.S. Vengeance has created a record for coaling so far as battleships are concerned. Yesterday was the day appointed for her to take in coat previous to her sailing to-morrow for Malta, and although the orders for her to proceed home were countermanded it was decided that coaling operations should not be suspended. Work was commenced at 8.45 8.m. and proceeded until 1.45 p.m. by which ime 1,350 tons of coal had been placed in her bunkers, the working time showing an average of 300 tons per hours.

roth inst.

Well-known and highly respected as he was both in Hongkong and Shanghai, it might be a work of superfluity to record any detailed biographical sketch of the late Rev. Martinet, But a few of the most important dates connect- ed with the life of the late reverend gentleman may well be supplied of one who held so pro-Amoy for the Philippines. minent a position in the Catholic world in Hongkong and whose influence on the admir- able work of evangelisation as carried out by the Mission Etrangérés in China dates back for more than thirty years.

The U. S. cruiser Cincinnati has been ordered to return from Chefoe to Manila, while the monitor Monadnock was cabled for to leave

The Ravi Father Martinet came out to Chips in 1870 ns a missionary attached to the brother hood known as the Societe deo Missions Etrangérés. He first arrived in Hongkong and was appointed procureur of the Society.

Pokfulam.

The French protected cruiser Guichen, now nt Saigon, becomes, the flagship of Rear Admiral de Fauque de Jonquières, Second in Command of the French fleet on the Asiatic Station, in place of the Chateaurenault, about to proceed home.

Happy Valley at half past four this afternoon, when a large number of his shipmates were present in addition to the usual firing party and funeral escort.

SHIPPING JETSAM. ·

3rd inst.

A captain of a steamer which cleared from Manila recently said that the number of British steamers laden with coal between Port Arthur and the Indian Ocean was probably greater than ever before.

S.S. RHENANIA." We are informed that the Hamburg-America line will give an entertainment on board the new steamer Rhenania, Capt. J. Behrens, on Monday, 6th ins, from 4 to 4 p.m. All friends, who would like to see the modem cabin arr rangement on board this fine ship, full parti culars of which appeared in our last evening' issue, are respectfully invited.

THE "LEGASPI.'

No further news of the Lecards has been received since the cable to Collector of Cus tems Shuster from Hongkong two days ago, Baya the Manila Times. At the request of Benor Irribar and the Spanish Consul, the Japanese Consul cabled the War fficent Tokio for confirmation of the Legaspis presence in Port Arthur, hut up to room today no reply had been received. The Consul stated that the news would have to come through official channels and very likely would not be receive NIGHT ATTACK ON HONGKONG,ed before to-morrow night, and that owing to the confusion in Port Arthur harbour a ship might be lying outside and her identity a maiter of question

NAVAL DOCKS CAPTULED.

EXTENSIVE OPERATIONS,

9th inst.

Very few inerchant marino officers in Manila believe that the Legaspi has been lost, and the fact that no wreckage has been found seems to prove that she is still afloat. The ship has been a generation in these waters and has withstood some of the strongest typhoons in the history of China waters, and how she could completely disappear in ordinary weather, in the track of the many vessels running between here and Hongkong without leaving some sign or trace of her fate, can be explained only on the theory that she encountered some floating mine from the coast of Formosa which had broken loose from its moorings.

Even was she blown up in this manner and

went to the bottom there would be plenty of flotsam to be found in the vicinity.

The R. M. S. Tartar, which left Hongkong at noon on 25th alt, had perfectly smooth water, with some fog, the whole way to Woo sung, where she arrived at 7.30 am. on the fol. lowing Saturday, the fastest voyage this former Cape liner, how is her twenty second year, has made on this coast.

de 30.10 N., Longitude 122.48 E in the direct course of shipping from Shanghai to Shantung.

Lloyd's being, unable to discover any svið-- ence that Russia is arranging to supply the Baltic fleet with coal and provisions bayond Diego Suarez Bay, in the extreme north of Madagascar, has cancelled two large ship-loads of arms and ammunition bound from Libau, the Baltic, to the East Indian Archipelago and Saigon, the capital of French Indo-China, The s.s. Loch Tay which was dus in Colombo on the 8th wit., from Middlesborough and London was bringing out the whole of the ironwork, woodwork, pumps, etc., for a large Caisson, 85 ft. in length, 26 ft. breadth, and 40 ft. 3 in. in depth, for re-erection at Colombo, from the designs and under the superinten dence of Messrs. Coode, Son and Mathews. The caisson is for closing the entrance to the large new graving dock which is in course of construction and has been built to the order of the Crown Agents for the Colonies.

CHINA 5. N. CO.

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The capital of the Massageries Maritimes 45,000,000, francs by the issue of 50.000 share at 250 francs each, which have all been taken

sip,

THE AMERICAN - MAIL,

The Pacific Mail liner, China, Captain Frells, which left San Francisco on her seventy-second voyage to the Orient, arrived here shortly after our to-day. Now that the old Gasife has left the route, the China is the pioneer of the line. | connecting this part with the Pacific, but in. stead of appearing old or losing her prestige, the fast and comfortable Chien is still in many respects the pride of the feet. And nothing that steams in the Pacific can outrun her except. herrenew sister thing, the Korea and Siberia, in her strong box she hid on leaving America $2,500,000, mostly in gold; for Japan,

roth inst,

The a. 5. Ikbal arrived this morning from Durban direct, and is expected to sail in a few days for Chinwantao for a farther batch of coolies for South Africa

On the same night, and shortly after the above occurrence, somewhat further up the river, also in a dense fog, the 1.5. Kong Min, No loss of life proceeding to Hongkong, sank. has been reported, and it is anticipated the sunken vessel will be easily raised.

The cargo castmcted to be shipped on the Minnesota's maiden trip to the Orient includ- ed: 14,000 barrels of raw cotton, 21,000 barrels of piece goods, 23,000 cases of canned goods, 1,000 cases of cigaretter, and 600 tons of dour, This makes a total of 22,000 tons.

It is rumoured that two Chinese owned steam launches have been to collision off Buckminster Island which resulted in the ANOTHER NEw steamer.

sinking of one launch with the loss of several Scott's Shipbuilding and Engineering Com-lives. Buckminster Island is about 50 miles pany, Greenock, have contracted to build a above Wuhu, further steamer. for the China Steam Naviga tion Company, The business connection between these firms is probably unique, says the Z. & C. Express, for it is an extraordinary fact that, of the 62 vessels constituting the com- pany's fleet, no fewer than $4 were built by the Greenock shipbuilding firm. Of this fleet, the oldest is the Pekin, of 2,232 tans net, bulit in 1873 by Messrs. A. and J. Inglis, who also built the Hanker, of 2,252 tons, a year later. Two, the Hoang to, in 1879, and the Tung Ting, in 1900, were built in Shanghai by Messrs, Boyd and Co.; two, the Nanchang and the Kweiyang, in 1800, by the London and Glas. gow Company, Ltd. the Shashing by Mesars. Napier, Shanks, and Bell, Glasgow, in 1895; and the Mm, 367 tons, by Messrs. Mordey, Carney, Southampton, in 1900. In the case of the Greenock firm, the urders came generally for more than one vesel at a time; last year there was a contract for six, while two are already on the books for this year, one of hem, the Shantian, having only sailed on her maiden voyage a few days ago. It is interesting to note that in 1895 ten va sela were built by Messrs. Scott for this company, in 1901 six, in 1898 six, in 1891 five, in 1890 three, in 1888 two, in 1885 five, and in 1882 four,

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A BUNKEN DERELICT,

Capt. Martin, of the s.s. Japan, from London reports that at 0.44 p.m. on the 8th inst., in Latitude 15 19 30 N. Longitude 11° 18′ 15′′ he passed a spar or mast, covered with barnacles, projecting about four feet above the surface of the water and apparently attached to a sunken derelict, Notice of this has been sent to Lloyd's agent.

SUING THE P. AND o, AN AMUSING CASE,

The West River .s. Chau. Wai, of the Wuchow line, stranded on Tuesday night, off the village of Yuet Sing, in the West River THE SS. RHENANIA."

on her way to Wuchow. The as. Sanul (of the Joint River Steamboat Co. removed, the When a well-known local gentleman makes passengers of the Chau War, and stood by the a genuine offer to lease the cabin accommoda former vessel all night, the Chau Wal being tion on board of a ship for ten years and lake refloated, as it is understood during the follow all risks it is certainly proof that, in his ing day. The cause of her. stranding I opinion, the vessel is well-fitted and likely to attributed to the dense fog prevailing at the be sought after by the travelling public. Such time. an offer was made within the past few days to the local agents of the steamer Rhenania, and although it was naturally refused Mesara. Melchers & Co. have the satisfaction of knowing that this pioneer ship of the Hamburg. At the Guildhall, London, on December 29th, American line's new service is likely to appeal before Alderman Simmons, the P. and O. Com to many persons baving occasion to travel on the pany was summoned under the Merchant Ship sea. Yesterday afternoon she was thrown open ping Act, by John Sullivan, an able seaman to the inspection of a large number of mem- who made a claim for wages and compensation bars of the foreign community of this Colony, for breach of contract. The complainant sald at the invitation of the local agents, and Cap he signed articles at Tilbury on October 11th for a voyage in the Egypt to Bombay, at £4 38. tain Behrens and officers were at home" on board to visitors from four to six o'clock when a month. He had worked for the Company everybody who could do so availed themselves before, had excellent discharges, and was 4 hospitality extended to them. After partaking and continued at them until October arst with

out complaint being made. At three on the of light refreshments in the spacious and well- appointed saloon the visitors west on a tour a morning of Ortober 21st the fifth officer came to his bunk and told him to get up. No reason inspection of this new style of vessel, and

a surprise to many was given, and, as he resented this treatment, much 08 her he was somewhat roughly bandled, and, with certainly she old sea-travellers, in as passenger accommodation was rep ete with the aid of the first officer, was dragged out and every modern appliance for rendering a told to leave the ship. He had not a peany of Jong sea

BS pleasant, and his wages. He claimed for wages from the as little irksome as possible. The well up time he was engaged till the ship was paid off on shore £7 178, 68., and to for damages. appointment, the retiring rooms, all pointed to a sure success for this new line of cheap pas- In cross-examination Sullivan denied that when called to assist in making ready for sea senger steamers, comparing as they do so favourably with many of the more expensive he refused. He admitted that he threatened liners. The cabins are furnished with electric violence, and was prepared to strike his officer fans and wite curtains to keep out mosquitoes, in self-defence. When his complaint was while the berths and sellees are wider and being investigated at the shipping office he therefore more comfortable than are usual on refused to remove his bat, because the first ocean going steamers. The promenade deck officer kept his on. Mr. Batten (for the P. and is wide and well adapted for all kinds of board O.); But he was in his Naval uniform-blus ship games and sports, while the general safety jacket, brass buttons, and cap to match 1 The of the vessel is secured by the many water Plaintiff: I don't know. I thought it was the tight bulkheads, if the weather on a voyage P. and O uniform. (Laughter.) Mr. Batten

It seems you have been the unfortunate victim should be bad, a passenger need not leave his

of everybody with whom you came in contact? cabin, for there be or she will find every com fort, and can write, dine or sleep with equal-Sullivan: Seems so, in this case. In answer ease, for everything to those ends is to be to further questions, the plaintiff said when be found in the Rhendnto's cabins. The captain was pulled out of his bunk he was very indit and officers, as well as most of the crew speak posed. Mr. Batten: What was the nature of your complaint?-Sullivan: I wasn't wall, English fluently-always an advantage on long sea voyage. It is, in fact, scarcely 100 (Laughter.) Mr. Batten: Did you take any much to say that once on board one can easily medicine ?-Sullivan: Yes; I had some pills, imagine oneself in a first-class, if bijou, hotel, (Renewed laughter.) Mr. Batten, in his state and the line should certainly receive its quota ment for the defence, said Sullivan was violent, of patronage. The Rhenania leaves to-night abusive, and refused to obey orders. In fact he was a deserter. When told he must eithar for the Further East,

"turn to" or leave the ship, he replied; " Then I'll leave the ship; that's just what I want"- Officers of the ship having given evidence, the Alderman dismissed the summons,

voyage

His first stay in the Colony was not of long duration; for a few months after his arnval from Europe, in obedience to orders from his superior in France, he proceeded to the Straits where he was stationed at Singa.. pore, holding a position there similar to that he bad filled here. After four years of most With the arrival of Major-General Slade to useful work in the Straits Settlements where it inspect the forts and fortifications of the Colony was his good fortune to witness the permanent it was apparent that extensive operations would establishment and enlargement of the Mission's take place with a view of demonstrating to the influence in the Malay Peninsula and in Siam, tospector of the Royal Garrison Artillery she Fr. Martinet was promoted to a more important efficiency or otherwise of the forts and fortifica- sphere in North China with head-quarters in

tions of Hongkong and the possibility of the Shanghai. Here the scope of the missionaries' capture of the island by a hostile flest or army. labours was considerably amplified, and by

Beyond a short announcement warning ma dint of perseverance and arduous zeal in the riners to keep an extra good look out and cause which he so devoutly espoused, his show light burning brightly during the nights regime in the North even surpassed in result of the 7th and 8th inst. as British warships would probably be manoeuvring without lights Last night the Sergeants' Miess of the Royal the excellent work he was responsible in ac- Engineers was decorated and laid out tastefully, complishing in the South. So that by the time on those dates, nothing definite was known for the benefit and entertainment of the chief he relinquished his important charge in the regarding what steps would be taken to enable Model Bettlement he had the satisfaction of the General to form an opinion of the defences. and first-class petty officers of H.M.S. Vengeance,

of the Colony. Men in the sister services bad and a most enjoyable "Broker was held to being able to look back with considerable in-

6th inst, bid farewell to all who have been frequenters terert on prodigious work successfully accom nothing to communicate on the matter, the local

The East Asiatic Co.'s steamer Princess of this mass. The hearty good-fellowship plished within fourteen years in furtherance of volunteers had heard absolutely nothing and

the noble objects of the Mission Etrangèrés in people wondered when definite orders would be | Marls which is at Shanghai wii cany away to with which they have fraternized together was

to hand. Late on Tuesday evening, however, a Odessa over a thousand of the Russian soldiers amply illustrated in the jovial manner in which spreading knowledge amongst the mass and the R. E.'s welcomed their guests of the even bringing relief and comfort to many a destitute few general detalle became common property, and refugees that are quartered there. It is ing, and on speaking to a petty officer from the home in regions inaccessible to the ordinary and although no one was much the wiser stated that the Company receive twenty-five of the invitations issued, and enjoyed the naval reservist. Ha at once began his duties, Vengeance who attended last night's function individual. Not the least important of the it quickly became apparent that operations thousand pounds for their transport.

many important branches of the Mission's were about to commence. Early yesterday a correspondent says he spoke very highly of work is certainly the diffusion of knowledge by morning the first important move was made, the sergeants and the right royal way they have means of the hundreds of different publications, some goo Indian troops embarking at seven always expressed their friendship for their

which are printed by the hundreds of thousands o'clock and being taken in the Andromeda, comrades of the sister sotvice. The programme was a brilliant one and no time was allowed to of copies yearly and distributed throughout the Hogue, Iphigenia and Astras, out to sea prior Quarter-master length and breadth of the Middle Kingdom, to making a night attack with the object of pass between the turas. Sergeant Saunders took the chair and proved emanating from the Office of the Nazareth in effecting a landing and capturing the Island Destroyers and torpedo boats were attached to himself a worthy president. At ordinary times

In 1889 Fr. Martinet returned to Hongkong, the squadron, and Vice Admiral Sir Gerard H. his presence is enough to make all about him feel jally and at their case, and on only to be elevated to the position of Procureur-U. Noel, the Commander-in-Chief, left on the this special occasion, he excelled himself General of the Society which he has held since Alacrity to direct operations. Meanwhile, the and guided the night's enjoyment to a most

till his death. For the past fifteen years the Volunteers who had mustered at headquarters work of the mission has been consolidated and early in the morning, were formed into sections, successful issue. Corporal Roberts acted as pianist, and was never at a loss to accompany amplified in a manner that considerably and the various squads were detailed to their exbances the influence of the Mission Etran respective positions. Captain Skinner, with even the most difficult songs without music. Staff Sergeant Walstow opened the concert with geres in the Farther East. The material pro- two officers and twenty men, went away to the a humorous song setting forth the difference. Fress of the Society was just as ably directed batteries at that important position above Lyeemun Pass, Lieut. Mowbray S. Northcote, of single and married-folk. Mr. Christie, of by the late Procureur-General,

with two officers and aineteen men, marched The death occurred on the river on the 31st H.M.S Vengeance, vaxt gave with feeling

away to Wongusicheong Gap, Capt. Sayers, ult. under circumstances which undoubtedly Long shoreman Billy, and in quick succes

two officers and twenty men were takes to indicate suicide, of William Gifford Fildes, sion came a most appropriate song by Quarter-

Stonecutter's Island, and Lieut. Craig, two According to the N. C. D. News, it appears master Sgt. Bacon, All have a drink with me,

officers, and a similar number of men were that the deceased visited some friends on That he was taken at his word. could be

stationed on Belcher's Inland. Batteries and board the str. Sirkan and left that vessel in a told by the accompanying clink of glasses.

forts on the island and in the New Territory sampan. Soon after leaving, according to the Jimmy Donovan next occupied the platform and sang I know what it is to be there.

were fully manned by the garrison artillery, report of the sampanman, the deceased shot and the defending force Was further himself through the forehead with a Smith and Mr. Matson, of the Vengeance, was in fine and lovely apot within the Sanitarium strengthened by torpedo boats guarding the Weston revolver. Capt. Fildes was formerly form in his song The Warrior Bold, while at Pokfulam. At 8.30 am, the body of stranger to the harbour, while aboard the an employee of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, Mr. Middleton's contribution, True, true the deceased Wis laid on the bier in the warships remaining in port everything was in whose service he entered as recond officer in to sentimental. The inimitable comedian Q and lands were sung over it with a special searchlights. till death, was a pleasing diversion from comic chapel of the mission at Pokfulam, and Matins readiness to sweep the waters with powerful February, 1893. His became chief officer in August, 1895, and became captain of the C. N. M. Sgt. Walstow again amured the company prayer for the dead, according to the rites of It was a cold day, followed by a colder S Winchow in September, 1900, resigning in with At the Christmas Pantomime, and gained the Roman Catholic Church. An hour later a night, but most favourable for the operations February of the following year. Since that loud applause. He is really a talented vocalist, knows precisely how to catch the ear of his solemn Requiem mass was sung by the Rev. A as a heavy mist overhung the island, a drizzling date Capt. Fildes has held several remunera,

Brun, Procurateur in charge of the French

rain was falling and the night was pitch dark. tivo appointments and only lately, we under- audience, and last evening was certainly the mission, assisted by the Rev. A. Sallon, as Throughout the day the attacking force re-stand, safely ran the blockade into Port Arthur. atar artist. Mr. May, of the Vengeance, ang deacon, and the Rev. J. David; as sub-deacon,

mained in shelter at Mira Bay and did not get highly-amusing naval absurdity, entitled Th captain told the mate, after which Mr. Gow After the mass the body was taken to the burial out to the open until nightfall. It was very late sang in broad Scotch My new Kilmarnath ground, the Right Rev. Merel, Bishop of Can in the evening, la fact, early this morning, be Bonniti. There was an interval of ten minutes, ton, concluding the funeral ceremonies at the fore residents in the Colony became aware that and Mr. Christie gave an excellent rendeting of grave-side, around which were gathered repre- hostilities had actually commenced. The firing. sentatives of the Roman Catholic Missions in

of heavy guns in a Westerly direction denoted The Choirister for which he was loudly encored. Hongkong and Canton, to whom the deceased. that the forces were getting into touch, and Mr. Course, also of the Vangrance, sang an

priest was so well-known, and so endeared, old song entitled Glorious Beer, and his clever besides most of the members of the French soon a general bombardment appeared in prp asides made this piece go with a good swing community in this Colony, and many other Shortly before ten o'clock the Andromeda everyone singing lustily in the chorus. The friends and sympathisers, who sent numerous landed a party of men on the Aberdeen side of Stowaway, given at considerable length by Biz. Price, of Vengeance, also went well, and after floral mementos, in taken of the last respect to this came aduet, by Messrs. Matson and Christle their pastor who had been called away,

of R.M.S. Vangeaner, entitled Larboard Watch Akay, which gained well-merited applause. On the same principle of working a willing home Q.M. Sgt Walstow was again brought to the front, and sang Come out, for which the company came out, with loud applause, Now Mr. Christie again ingratiated himself by giving an interesting little story, and Mr. Titmas of the Vengeance introduced A Rum my Funny Indian la song. Mr. Mason of the Battleship put heart into the old popular Melody Annie Laurie, and Mr. Regare song

FUNERAL OBSEQUIES OF FATHER MARTINET.

8th inst. At nine o'clock this morning all that was mortal of the Ray. J. B Martinet, of the French Mission to Ching, was laid to rest in a peaceful

NAVAL NOTES.

6th inst.

Ships of the British fleet which came into port at noon on Saturday have been engaged in target practice during their stay at Mirs Bay, On Friday last H.M.S. Vengeance was in spected in drills and general evolutions by Rear-Admiral the Hon. A. G. Curzon-Howe, O.V.C., C.B., O.M.O. who pronounced himself well pleased with the sciency of the ship's

gress.

Captain Grim's of the British 5.5 Seneca reports "On the 29th January at 6.30a.m.holstered and spacious cabins, the bathroom-9 145. 8d. maintenance for nine weeks left Shanghai and passed a junk bottom up at 8.30 am, in Lat. 2-14 N. Long. 114-43 E., also another one about 2 miles to the south-west, both dangerous to navigation being in the track of vessels making Pedra Blanco Island."

- TRAGEDY AT SHANGHAL.

COLLISION AT BANGKOK.

In the British Court for Siam, Tan Sam

Air by Nai Run, sued the Slam Steam Packet Co. for a sum of Tes. 3,063, damages alleged to have been caused to the plaintiff by the neglect of the defendants' servants in navigating the steamer Phat. It was set forth that on Nov. 4th, 1904, at 7 pm, at Wat Ampha Wan, near Anthong, while the sa. Hongkong, belonging to the plaintiff was coming down to Bangkok,

CREW AND CONTRABAND,

Bih inst.

Sir Joseph Renals at the Guildhall Police. court last month gave his promised decision is the case of Roca v. Dodwell, which was a claim for damages and wages by, a seaman against the registered owner of the steamship Hackney. The vessel ostensibly sailed from Penarth to Hongkong with a cargo of Welsh coal, but instead put into Nagasaki and dis charged her cargo under the supervision of sold to the Japanese Government. The claim for damages was based on the fact that the vessel carried contraband, and the ramen ran extra risks. The alderman decided against the seamen. But he expressed his willingness to state a cass should either side appeal.

the island, and a picket boat with a lieutenant the . Pis, collided with her, with and ten men subsequently left for the Sulphur the result that the plaintiff's steamer the fapanese naval officers, and was eventually Chavoc. They managed to get through safely Hongkong was damaged at the stern. and entered the harbour shortly before mid- The plaintiff did not appear as he was in the night. It was raining, at the time, and the party boat at the time of the collision, and has been got ashore close to the Naval dockyard, which ill ever since. The steersman and engineer of they subsequently captured and, technically the Hongkong and one passenger gave evidence speaking, blew up. This will of course be for the plaintift, all alleging that their boat was subject to the decision of the umpire. After carrying the proper lights and that the fault wards they proceeded to, the Ordnance Wharf was entirely that of the Phef. For the defence where a somewhat amusing incident occurred. the steeraman of the Pies said the Hongkong The lieutenant demanded the sentry to open was not showing any lights The manager of the gate, and the unsuspecting guard having the Packet Co, at Anthong, also gave evidence, obliged him, the party charging through the and produced a map of the river. This showed

THE BANGKOK COLLISION CASE. The action brought by Tuan Sam Au against the Siam Steam Packet Co. was continued, when Nai Toh gave evidence as to the collision. He was a passenger on the P The night was

On Thursday last, at nine o'clock at night, a certain Chinaman, whose name for obvious reasons is withheld, was visited by a creditor who demanded immediata payment of bis dues. He was told to come again "after the New Year." The creditor left, but very soon after returned with his wife and children, and said he was going to camp right there, and "chow at his debtor's expense, until tha money was paid. The wily Chinaman, not at all non-plused, said the family could do so if they liked, but told them that they took

grave risk as there were some serious cases of plagne in the house, and invited his guesta to come and see the patients. The creditor and his family incontinently fled, and the debtor's house has since been quarantined, so far as the creditor is comparned, and the former eps 1 a peaceful, Happy New Yanif