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OUR RACE COURSE.

PREPARING FOR THE RACES.

NATURAL BEAUTIFS OF HAPPY VALLEY,

gth inst.

The preparations for the forthcoming race meeting under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club are being pushed forward with the utmost despatch, and already most of the larger works in connection with the races are well on the way towards completion. In sama respects the Hongkong Jockey Club races differ very materially from those of other places in the East. The greatest difference is, of course, found in the fact that it is an amateur meeting, where all are gentleman riders. Again, instead of having horses specially im- ported for the occasion, the hardy little Chinese pony is brought on the scene, and those who remember past race meetings in Hongkong will readily admit that if the pace is not record- breaking, it is at all events wonderful, when the size and apparent stamina of the ponies are taken into consideration.

IN THE STRAITS.

In Singapore and the South generally the races are contested by specially trained Aus- tralian horses. Nowadays, the horse required to win a race is the Straits, even when the purse is but a trifle, will cost anything be- tween $1,000 and $4,000. The result is that the races are in the hands of a fortunate few who have the money to spare for this "sport of kings, and the average man has only the questionable privilege of squandering his hardly earned shekels by means of a pari-mutuel. Then, the Jockeys are all professional men, whose whole life is devoted to the training and riding of horses, from the immature griffis to the fully-fledged animal. Occasionally a won der is produced, such as Essington, for ex ample, which carried off all the honours of the turf in the Straits, and the Malay States for a couple of years, and never know defeat in a big

race.

AMATEURS PROFESSIONALS.

In Hongkong, on the other hand, the races being promoted by amateurs and limited to amateurs, there is the certainty that we shall enjoy sport in the truest sense of the word, Without going into the merits of that much vexed question, amateurs v. professionals, it can be said that for those who enjoy sport for its own sake amateurism has a charm which is not always to be found when professionalism is to the front. And the beauty of it all is that the commonest of common coba, owaad by the humblest stable, has every chance of romping home a winner, for the simple reason that it will meet its own kind on the field, and not animals of a special strain which from their birth have been nurtured for the occasion.

AT HAPPY VALLEY.

But in another respect Hongkong is especially favoured, for in Happy Valley we have a natural race course. It may be that in same far-off glen in the wilds of Australia, or in the heights of the Argentine, there is a rival to Happy Valley ; but it is to be doubted, The view itself is a panorama, ever changing, ever beautiful. Enclosed on three sides by lofty hills, and with a view of the sea on the fourth, any of the verses which make up the song of Killarney" might be applied to it were one in a poetic vein, but poetry and horse-racing are not exactly an agreeable couple.

A RACE COURSE FROM A SWAMP. When it is remembered that Happy Valley was once a swamp, as foul and treacherous as any Irish bog, and that to-day it is one of the picture spots of Hongkong, the remarkable change will be appreciated. Where cricket and football are now played were the Hong; kong gardens, but they have passed away, and like the flowers that bloom in the spring have nothing to do with the case. The swamp was drained, and now there are two courses, the ioner course a gravelly.soil-being utilised by ordinary riders who wish a short canter; and the outer, which is of fine soft turf, almost as easy to the feet as English turf, for training and racing purposes.

PREPARING THE COURSE.

A visit to the course the other day showed how carefully the Jockey Club Stewards, with their indefatigable Clerk of the Course, are get ting the outer course into condition for nex! week, and it also revealed a distinctly Eastern scene, which although it would amaze people nt home is passed by here as of no account, because common. The iron rollers were be ing dragged by twenty-two persons, twenty of ceptionally huge, but even Chinese women have not all the strength. the world, and the way they hauled that roller along the track was a sight to see. The Chinaman, caturally, re

whom were women! The roller was not ex.

THE PERMANENT BUILDINGS,

Up to the present time, the workmen eng. aged by the Hongkong Jockey Club Com mittes have been, mainly concerned with the re-decoration of the permanent buildings--the Grand Stand, the stables, the enclosure, and the accommodation for the judge and stewards. A start was made last week with the erection of the extra stands, that for the Club Lusitana occupying the most prominent position, and ae these are of the usual type adopted in Hong kong they should be ready for occupation in a course, a good deal remains few days. But, to be done.

NEW STANDS ERECTED.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY

AT THE STABLIS The stables are exceptionally roomy and well-arranged. The names of the owners who have up to date taken stalls are placarded on the various stalls, but a good many stalls have yet to be taken up. The following is a list of the owners whose names are ticketted on the stalls, together with the number of stalls which they have declared it is their intention to

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Mr. W. J. Gresson, 14 stalls; Mr. H. N. Mody, it stalls; Mr. T. F. Hough, 5 stalls; . Mr. H. P. White, 8 staller Mr. Clarke, a stalls ; Mr. "Griffin" ↑ stall; Mr. Mackle, I stalls.

Mr. K. Wibol, 5 stalls;

Mr. D. Macdonald, 4 stalls ; Mr. G. C.. Moxon, 4 stalle ; Mr. John Jupp, stall

ANOTHER FIRE,

SWATOW

FEBRUARY 18, 1905.

JTSṀIMPROVEMENTS-AND WANT OF THEM,

20th January

I understand that the Customa Authorities

14th Inst. Notwithstanding the fact that the Chinage New Year is, for the next twelve moons at least, a thing of the past, we have another fire to record, in a Chinese tenement, as usual. "An

In my former article l'endeavoured to show alarm had just previously to this outbreak bags that Swatow had improved by instituting a turned in at the Central Station of a fire in native police force and by repairing its bond, Wellington Street, but that turned out to be and had resuscitated its sports. I then began false alarm, as it was only a chimney which to look at the adverse picture and point out the had, as frequently occurs, become aflame. danger of hydrophobia from the innumerable The second alarmy was more serious, and the diseased wonks that roam its streets. I shall Fire Brigade, puder. Chief. Inspector Baker, with your permission-touch upon other mat immediately repaired to the steps of the confers equally pregnant with importance which flagration, which was No. 89, Queen's Road deserve the serious attention of any Western West. There they found they had an easy redile that can bring about a reform. Let me task before them as Mr. P. Lenaghan, of the proceed. Westen Hotel, had secured a "dispatch box," and with the assistance of two other Europeans had soon a good stream of water flowing on The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, merly a member of local Police Force and Fire

the burning building. Mr Lenaghan was for Junior Moss, 7 stall;

Brigade, and his professional instincts were Mr. Britton, 1 stall;

strong upon him, so much so indeed that, on Mr. G. H. Potts, 4 stalls;

the arrival of the firefighters proper, he was Mr. Kennedy, 8 stails.

very loth to give up charge of the operations in The facilities for allowing the barres to be extinguishing the flames, and continued led from the stables to the course are ad nevertheless, to do his share in subduing the mitable. Each horse is led along a wide outbreak. The fire turned out not to be ad central passage to the rear of the Grand very serious, as it was confined to the back of the upper storeys where it is supposed to have Stand, nod a clear thoroughfare is afforded to the entrance of the course. The stables originated, the lower storay, a medicine shop are well ventilated, and the sanitary arrange being left, with the whole of the front of the building, intact, though damaged by water ments are all that could be desired. The en

The damage was only estimated at a few tire building has been re-painted and looks as

hundred dollars, while the place was insured bright as a new pin.

with Chinese for $16,000. There is no doubt that to the prompt action of M. Lenaghan was in such small limits, and the prevention of itd mainly due the confining of the outbreak with spreading to the neighbouring houses. The actual cause of the outbreak is at present, unknown, though it is believed to have or iginated in a kitchen at the back of the second storey: The matter, however, is under police investigation.

THE GRAND STAND.

The Grand Stand remains as it was before, with the exception that it has been re-painted and re-decorated. Even the weather-cock above the ornamental dome has been re-gilded. it has been remarked that if the weather-cock could paint out what is to win as easily as it shows the direction of the wind there would be few people looking at the horses. The stair case and approaches have been painted and altogether the Grand Stand is a credit to the Hongkong Jocky Club. Indeed, there are few grond stands in the East which can equal that at Happy Valley. At Singapore the mem- bers' stands are very bleak affairs, and so. separated that it is a sort of day's Journey to go from one end to the other. Bangkok Sport- ing Club have a very elaborate building, but few would assert that it is equal to the range of buildings in Hongkong. At Shanghai ex- tensive improvements are being made in respect of the buildings on the race course. Taken altogether, then, it may safely be main- tained that Hongkong's Grand Stand and race building-to say nothing of the magni- ficent scenery around Happy Valley and the delightfully sheltered spot which the course occupies-are at present, at any rate, the best in the Far East, from whatever point of view they may be considered.

GENERAL REMARKS.

One feature, which should not be overlooked, is the excellent system of distance posts. The distances at which they are placed round the course are clearly shown in large figures, sa that the jockey is not obliged to strain his eyes when a post looms in sight. More ban that, the spectator who may stroll round the course to see the start of a short distance race has no difficulty in finding the whereabouts of the proposed start. To finish with the judge's box where all races finish, and the stewards' stand, where all race questions are settled, it has only to be said that these are placed in their old position directly in front of the Grand Stand, They have been painted a dull red, in keep ing with the general colour tone of the build inga. There is no doubt that the Committee of the Club, or those responsible for the pre: liminary arrangements, have carried out theis duties conscientiously and well. To Mr. F. F. Hough, the Clerk of the Course, every praise should be given for the able manner in which he has superintended these preparations which will beat be appreciated when the races start

next week.

SOLDIER'S FATAL FALL

15th inst

A sad occurrence took place on the 7th inst, whereby a private of the Royal West Kents lost his life. From the report subsequently made to the Police, it appears that Frederick Hicks, Private No. 1483 of the above Regiment, obtained leave of absence until midnight on the night in question, and, with a companion, went out to spend the evening. At about 11.45 p.m. the two men returned to Murray Barracks, and after reporting themselves at the guard room, went to their quarters, deceased, ac- cording to his custom, lying down on a bench in the verandab of the second storey, just out- side his room, and there, it is supposed, fell asleep. At about tam. on the 8th inst., the sentry heard the dull thud of a fallen body, and on going to the spot, discovered the de

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THE YOKOHAMA INSURANCE

PROFESSOR JENKS AND MISSIONARIES.

SERMON BY THE REV. C. E. DARWENT.

We take the following from the North China Daily News of 8th inst.

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A representative of this paper visited the Rid- ing School yesterday evening and found about seventy Russians in occupation. The Council had provided numbers of the long seats used in the Gardens and on the Bund, and there were placed back to back and boards arranged on top of them. A limited number of maitresses were also provided. The refugees found that the most comfortable way of making their beds. was to take two of these sents, place them seat to seat and pile two or three mattresses Into | the space thus formed. Those who slept on the boards took good care to lie on two or three of the mattresses. A policeman wat on guard. In a corner six or seven Russian soldiers were engaged in a game of cards. Fragments of loaves scattered round showed that sleepers had not retired supperless. The refugees were quite orderly and quiet. Most of them went to sleep just as they werp with boara, caps, and coats on. There were no stoves or other heating apparatus, The 500 expected in the afternoon seem to have got lost and the police escort which awaited them was, therefore, not required.

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The decision to allow the use of the school was | bean wiped out another takes its place, come to so speedily that there was no time to after that come others, and others still. Like notify members of the Mounted Infantry of waves of the sen their lines pour forward one what had been done, with the result that seves after the other until at last the position_is" ml of our gallant troopers, who turned up to theirs. That is the great strength of the Ja--- drill yesterday afternoon, were considerably panere army. No loss stops them. When surprised to find their headquarters in tempo-one battalion has been destroyed another is al mry occupation of an invading army of Rus-ways ready to advance in its place, and so it goes: - gians.

on until the attack has succeeded. I saW” the battle of Nanshan and it was marvellous to see the way, in which, line after line, the Japanese rushed up the hill under the deadliest fire. As I said before, it reminded one of waves dashing over a cliff". Mr. Koopchinsky expressed special admiration for the Impanuse artillery, which was splendidly led and equip ped. In reply to a question as to whether he anticipated at the time he left Port Arthur that the Japanene would be able to capture that fortress, he said that he was of opinion that they would not be able to take it. During the four months and more that he was at Port Arthur he had examined every part of the fore tifications, and he came to the conclusion that the fortress would be able to resist for from oua to two years or longer. He believed that the sur render was due to lack of ammunition for the heavy guns. Provisions had become very scarce, even horseffen fetching ninety kopeck a pound, but he did not think that fact would in" itself have nécessitated the capitulation. When be left, in July, food was abundant, and it was very carefully apportioned by General Stasstel He estimated that at the commencement of the siege the Warrison, not counting the sailors, numbered from 30,000 to 40,000 M. Koop 'chinsky did not care to venture on any pro phecies as to the course of the war, but he had' no hesitation in saying that he believed when it was over the Russians and Japanese would shake hands and became very good friends, He is remaining in Kobe for a few days and return to his own country. will then proceed to Shanghai, whence he will)

--RELEASED NON-COMBATANIS

AT KOBE

A CONVERSATION WITH A RUSSIAN

WAR CORRESPONDENT::

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THE LATE MR. FREDERICK MANN.

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Few men who have lived in Shangbai bave been more remarkable than the late Frederick Mann, who died the other day. He was remark ble for his kindliness of disposition. He was never known to have said an unkind. word about any one, although he could be shing in his criticism to a man's face. This no doubt was the result of the remarkable career which was his, and from coming into contact with men of varied character in a country where it was advisable on occasion to remain silent,

constitute the harbour guard of the local go- verament. They seemingly cannot prevent the directly the hot weather sets in. This does not native boatmen from discarding all clothing refer to sampan men and their kin, but those that work for general purposes. They do not even wear a loin cloth. To add to this injury to common decency, got a classical study of beauty unadorned is to be found in the whole bunch. A Praxities or a Phidias would swoon If they beheld the anatomies presented to our eyesight. A doctor might be interested and instructed in tracing the corded veins and muscular tissues, he might even enjoy a pro fessional revel in diagnosing the varieties of skin disenses, but it is the commurky in general must think of, Steamers bring many women and child.en into the harbour, and I have the gentle sex dwelling amongst me. It causes an intuitive ahudder to conceive that this spectacle water of the post and no step taken to stop it, of undress is literally paraded about upon the or if any step is taken, it is a very soullers one. Perhaps the women themselves may raise the A couple of non-combatants from Port Ar- question of the indignity they are put to, and

thur are now staying at the Hotel de Paris, for the sake of their children; but the wonder is that the missionaries are dormant. Why Kobe, on their way back to Russia One of these gentlemen, Mr. Koopchinsky, is a war lose this opportunity of redeeming the natives

correspondent and was at Port Arthur from the from an uncouth custom without an ethical law to favour it? Why are they shutting their early days of the war. For the last seven months, however, he has had the misfortune to eyes tightly to a gross evil and allow it to pass

be a prisoner at Matsuvama. To a representa- year after year without bestirring themselves to

tive of the Robe Herald who called on him at overcome it? It is the severest and most tangible criticism upon their work of salvation

Hotel de Paris, Mr. Koopchinsky, who speaks French fluently, gave an extremely courteous that a port that has come under the influence of civilisation and their religions yet retains the reception. In reply to questions, he explained mark of prehistoric ages or darkest savagery.

that he went to Port Arthur in the early spring Next, it has been proved beyond controversy

as War Correspondent of the Zarak, a new On Sunday evening last the Rev. C. E. Dar that rafs are among the greatest disseminators

Russian journal, and also sent contributions to the well-known paper the Russ. He was like. went preached a sermon at the Union Church of bubonic plague in the East. Incidentally I with reference to Professor Jenks' Memorandum may mention that Dr. de Burgh Daly of Now-

wise a contributor to the Novi Krai, the Port Arthur publication of which so much was heard on Missionaries. Mr. Darwent took for his chwang has shown me a beautiful collection

during the siego. As, however, he was unable text 1. John xil. 46. "I am come a light into of plague gorms extracted from the vermin. the world." He remarked that it was rather Beautiful in the sense that the collection was

to get any communications through to his journals síter April af, he decided to attempt Shanghai knows little of the life of a man interesting to know what a man had to say complete and in various stages of propagation. about the vexed question of missions, and of under his care. This is conclusive that there

to escape from the besleged city and offered who was so prominently associated with one of course Professor Jenks wrote only from the is no faddism in regarding the plague of rats

his services to General Stoessel for the convey the most successful of Shanghai's industries, political standpoint. His real opinions, might in Swatow as a public danger not to be trifledance of despatches to General Kuropatkin. He served his time as a manufacturing chemist be much more thoroughgoing. It was quite with. The place swarms with them and no

The proposal was accepted, and M. Koopchinsky in England, where he married while still very impossible to consider missions from a political drastic measures are taken to exterminate themi

was instructed to put on a military uniform young. The responsibilities of matrimony which he accordingly did. In the middle compelled him to seek the means of maintain- standpoint. Were missionaries of Christ com; The rodents rush across the roads at night in

of July he set out in ing to China to ask if they could preach this numbers as great as their size. The belated accompanied by a Russian officer. They him in those days that Australia offered junk for Inkao, ing a comfortable home. It seemed to and that and ask the mandarins what would stranger is at first bewildered and it gives him

encountered a favourable wind and for some greater opportunities to an energetic man suit China, and cut their messages to suit the pause on his return from the Club. He tries Government? Could missionaries be like to recall the label of the brand of whisky he time the venture seemed likely to be successful, endowed with x natural gift for chemistry timid rabbits looking over a field to ses it has partaken of, during the last game to on July 3, when off Kinchau, they fell and its adaptation to the commercial necessities there was any danger? That could not be billiards, in case he should be led astray in

into the hands of the Japanese and were taken of the day. He accordingly migrated in that done; all ministers of the Gospel had marching imbibing more from that bottle in future, but

to Mikasa. Here they were closely examined portion of the British empire, not at first, how, as to their status and the objects of their voyage ever, to find it the golden Eldorado depicted orders which they had to obey. Professor he soon discovers that the verminous crowd is

and M. Koopchinsky had to explain the rea in the circulars of emigration agents. Jenks said that everyone must admit that a reality. A policy of self-defence askes the missionaries did a considerable amount of community for a wholesale destruction because

sons for his appearance in military costume. He was fond of relating to his friends some of good. That was very faint praise indeed. The they undermine all the godowns and cause

The Japanese officers by whom the investiga- the early experiences of his life in Australia, at writer went on to say that nevertheless mis; the band to sink into holes that become men-

tion was adopted were very kind and courteous, a time when he found it a struggle, but nothing sions created disturbances. Of course they traps until repaired. The godowns are now a

and M. Koopchinsky could not sufficiently, ex-pleated him more than narrating how he used did. What truth could be introduced into any very groggy lot. They are maintained from press bis appreciation of the very good treat to turn an honest shilling by making boots for country without creating a disturbance, when collapsing in many places by shoras reaching four or five days which they spent at Mikasa. round taking photographs with the old wet ment he and his comrade received during the those who required them and how he travelled Ight came to disturb darkness? It could not across the street at short intervals, and the be helped, it was a condition of progress sight is picturesque; but not as it should be.

They were then taken to Matsuyama, where coladion process. Later the demand of the What, for instance, would weeds think when 11 reminds one of Hongkong without the

M. Koopchinsky remained until his release a gold fields and small industries for chemicals the hoe was applied to them. They would set alaboration that the Crown Colony puts into

few days ago. Having some knowledge of gave Mr. Mann his chance, and he rapidly, like the disturbance, but nevertheless it had to its strengthening stru's when a building bulges, medicine, he spent most of his time in the made a name for himself, and also made a be. The curious thing was that people had no If the owners are indifferent about their valu

hospital, where he was able to do good service number of friends who supported him in many objection to disturbances for secularism or able property it is not for me to complain, but in helping with his sick and wounded country undertakings, especially when taking out railways, or to disturbances due to opposition it is a horse of another colour when the liabi-men. Asked as to the treatment received by patents connected with chemistry and chemical to the old trading methods of China. This lity of a fearful calamity like the bubonic plague frank and generous tribute to the efforts of the

the Russians, M. Koopchinsky paid a most works. reminded the preacher of a certain vicar of a is apt to break out at intervals in our midst. quiet country charge who received a letter A case has occurred when the servants' quar. Japanese to provide for the welfare of their from his Bishop asking him to a "quiet day," ters had to be reconstructed dus to death from charges. He was, he said, convinced that the He replied, "My Lord we have plenty of quiet the plague. The dead rats found beneath the Japanese officials were doing their very utmost days down here; what we want in this parish flooring told the whole story of the fatality. to make things as comfortable and pleasant as is an earthquake." What China needed was a

circumstances. was practicable under the Smells are a portion of a Chinese city, but I moral and spiritual caribquake. It wanted expect something better when Western people ber that war is war and prison is prison, and "After all," he remarked, "one must remem. new life to burst the bonds of old supersti have the handling of sanitary matters or can tions, absurd custome, and false theories, Ve bring pressure to bear when necessary. must be born again." It was utterly useless Coleridge, in his day, tells us that Cologne tainly rather dull, as there were few books or for Governments and Consuls to object to dis could boast of two and twenty stauches, "allpapers, and many of the prisoners suffered turbances of this kind.

well defined, and several stinks. We have the overly from lack of occupation, but the con- Professor Jenks, writing on religion in China, same here, where they should not be. In theditions wore in no way more barrassing than financial troubles of the early eighties envelon."

Settlement there is an open drain that runs from a remote part of Swatow along the read pass those of any prisoner of was must necessarily ed him in their vortex. Mr. Mann had again to the British Post Office and behind Customa be. The Herald representative took the oppor. seek fortune, and he met in London Mr. Major. Examining Shed. I have not had the courage tunity of reading to M. Koopchinsky the allega- of Major Bros., Shanghai, who said there was ions of ill-treatment of the prisoners contained a great opening here for one of Mr. Mann's in a supposed letter from an officer at Maisu- abilities. He accordingly 'decided to test the yama which was reproduced from St. Peters- possibilities of Shanghai and arrived here burg papers in our yesterday's issue. It will about twenty years ago, Mr. Mans made the be femembered that this communication stated Acid Works of Shanghal one of the soundest that the prisoners were treated with great industries in the Settlements.

Besides his natural beat for chemistry, Mre somallmes Mann was a born mechanic, his wonderfal

PORT ARTHUR REFUGEES **

AT SHANGHAI

that a certain amount of inconvenience must be expected." Life at Matsuyama was cer.

tried to do all they could he

Mr. Mann rose to a high pinnacle of fame in Australia as a brilliant chemist, and one who was thoroughly versed in all branches of chemistry as applied to the arts and manufac tures. In the early eighties he had made, such a fortune out of his many patents as to enable

him to retire home to England. While in Australia' be was credited with being the inven tor of dynamite, but not the patentes, that good fartune fell to another.

arduous labours and ganions, as the Australian He did not long enjoy the full fruits of his

Beatness of hand calling for laudatory com- ment on the part of those who were permitted to see specimens of his handicraft. Motors and motor boats fascinated him, and latterly be was as much known in connection with them as with the Acid Works.

Another side of Mr. Mann's life which

JUNK RUN DOWN

BY U. 5. CRUISER.

said that missionaries were not to oppose Chinese religion Just because it was Chinese religion. They did not do so. They apposed it because it was not true. The professor fur ther said that if there were superstitions in the to trace the source of this conduit because the Chinese religion they could be got rid of and task would be too unpleasant. In hot weather the pure gold would remain. To the preach there issues from it the rankesi compound of er's mind this agrument presented itself like villanous smells that ever offended nostril" this: there ware two men who wanted some Coolies use the sewer for general purposes and lords and masters was to encourage the weaker He was at once picked up and removed to the grains of rice scattered among tons of stuff adequate way of clearing it. I hope the new fogged by the guards, and that the interpreters vessels by word and gesture, to whip up the Military Hospital at Wellington Barracks, where, There was also a measure full of nothing but police will repress the coolis, but the small is

despite every care and attention possible to be rice. What would be the use of someone tell ever with us. Any cold weather we get merely listened to these statements with evident sur

were very ditobliging. M. Koopchinsky flagging, and to cheer the weary,

shown him, he succumbed to his injuries at 10.30 | ing one of these men to go and pick the grains allays it. The white people—or anybody that a.m. on the 12th inst., the port mortem ex- out of the rubbish heap when there was a lot of is doomed by force of circumstances to dwell prise, and expressed great regret that such an amination, which was held in the military hospi- it all together in the measure? Christ was the in the houses facing and almost immediately account should be given of the state of affaire tal, disclosing the cause of death was contusion light of the world and included all truth. Why over the conduit-must needs have organisms had bean a few cases of friction with the auth- at Matsuyama. It was true, he said, that there of the skull and intemal hemorrhage.

therefore should the Chinese be left rake for | inured against typhoid and kindred diseases to

orities. Some of the prisoners were impatient The funeral of deceased, who was but 25 truth in the mountain heaps of the rubbish of enable them to withstand the nauseous odours of restraint, and perhaps some of the Japanese directly appealed to Shanghai was his love for years of age, and a promising young soldier, popular superstitions when the Truth was avail- and concomitant germs. The suggestion made took place, with full milltary honours, at the able? Were there no superstitions in the to culvert the drain is met by another suggesofficials were loss courteous than others, but he post. He was very keen about yachting and Protestant Cemetery, at Happy Valley, on the Chinese religion? What about the water god tlon that the property holders shall share the was quite certain that there had been no gen- was until recently a constant tracker of the pa 13th inst. No report was made to the Police with the yellow body, eight hands eight feet; expense, and with this clash of mind with minderel or intentional ill-treatment. The Japan-per in our local cross country hunte

He was a man admired as a friend, and his until at the time of making application for a and eight eyes? What about the kitchen gods nothing is done to abate the nuisance. 1-trusted more than once, in tones which lots no doubt passing away will remove another link binding burial permit, when the Coroner issued lastruc who went up the chimneys in auch numbers at that now the port is arousing into activity in

the Shanghai of to-day with the Shanghai of tions for the usual police investigation, How the New Year time? What about popular tsp litical economy that this disgrace will of his entire sincerity. M. Koopchinsky was man fell is not known, but it is believed that

Buddhism? It was all very well for Sir Edwin | meet the attention it deserves and be abolished.

then shown the accusation in the same letter to long ago—Shanghat Timer... getting up suddenly, half asleep, he fell over. Arnold to give

the affect that the Japanese were killing prison- account of an idealised-N, C, D, News, the verandab by over-balancing himself while Buddhism, but how did it work out as the po

ers in order to prevent the number of Russians in confinement'in this country being increased. standing up on the bench.

pular Chinese religion? The stories of the births of Christ and Buddha should be com

To this assertion he gave no credence whatever. pared. When Christ was born angels appeared

From all he had seen in fights be had witness- ed between Russians and Japanese, and from all and sang "Peace on earth, good will to men."

he had heard from otheri, he was thoroughly That was worthy of the coming of Christ lato the world.

The stream of refugees from Port Arthur satisfied that the Japanese would not be guilty Buddha's mother, when he

The United States cruiser Cincinnati which was born, saw an elephant with six trunks. The continues, and the passing of them on home of such conduct. Asked as to wheher he had arrived in this port from Chefoo last week, says preacher went on to give other illustrations of ward proceeds but slowly in comparison, The ever known of any case in which the Japanese the Manila Cablenews, of 8th inst, ran foul of a hotels and boarding houses have bean full, as | had killed prisoners in cold blood, he replied | Chinese junk in the neighbourhood of Hong. Chinese superstitions, comparing them with we have said, for days, and the question of pro- emphatically in the negative, nor was he aware kong on her way out from here several weeks the Gospel story, and showing that the search viding mere roof accommodation for these poor of any instance of prisoners or wounded be ago. The junk was standing out to son, at be quite fatile. for truth among Chinese superstitions would unfortunates is one of great difficulty. There ing barbarously treated. In the heat of con night, with no lights displayed and the first bas been, says the N. C. D. News of 9th inat.,flict he had several times seen mes killed af- warning thoss on board the cruiser had that unceasing activity at the Russian Consulate fer they had been wounded without any offer any other vessel was near their path, was the and by others interested to Russian affairs in of quarter being made, but that bad happened f crashing of timbers and the shudder that ran Shanghai, but the arrangements made have on the part of the Russians as well as the Ja- over the Cincinnati as she rammed her nose been far from meeting the demand for Recom panese, and was intelligible to any one who into the ribs of the unwary celestial craft. The : modation. We understand that overtures have knew the excitement and passion which pre- terror-stricken cries of thing or forty Chinese: been made for several large godowns, but with- vailed when men were fighting hand to hand startled from sleep by the collision rang put in It is significant to leam from an official out success. Yesterday another batch of about "I am opposed to war," he remarked, "and || the darkness and the captain of the Cincinnati announcement that on and, after the 11th.in 500 refugees was expected and to meet this know that it is horrible to read of wounded thought for a while that he was sending several: stant the name of Dalny will be wiped off the further inroad, the Rusplan authorities applied and helpless men being killed, but when one hundred to the bottom. The boats were map of China and will be replaced by Tairen, to the Municipal Council to help them out of has watched a fierce combat and has seen bow lowered at unco and preparations to render This is the Japanese pronunciation of the the situation. The Council at once consented these things occur, one can understand them assistance in event the luckless craft should Chinese name Talien, by which the place was and placed the Riding School of the Light and excuse them. It is a case in which to sink were hastily made, Investigation re known when held by the Japanese during the Horse at the disposal of the Russians. Police RAILWAY FROM PORT ARTHUR TO DANNY comers to their temporary quarters.

know all is to forgive aIL" Asked as to the vealed the fact that the junk had been cut. Japan China War-Japan Chronicla,

escorts were also offered to conduct the new impression he had formed of the Japanese nearly in two but her water tight bulkheads-

troops, M. Koopchlusky spoke most warmly of prevented ber going to the bottom. The Cía. The railway communication between Rort The Riding School, it may not be generally the extreme courage they displayed. "They cinsail took the injured boat in tow and took Arthur and Dalay has been restored by the known, in a spacious matslied at the comer of simply will not he denied. The infantry ad- her into port, where her master was given Japanese and the line was opened to traffic on North Hanan and Range Roads, It is hardly vance readily under the very heaviest file, and, $25.03 to cover a portion of the damage and the 15th ult. That this was accomplished with an ideal residence in the cold weather, but no matter how many may fall, the advance the cruiser went on, her way. The Junk was). in two weeks of the Fort Arthur terminus fall whilst it affords little protection against the continues without check. Even when only a entirely at fault, as she was found violating the log into hands of Japanese, reflects great credit wind it at any rate keeps those inside dry, The few men are left, these still go forward, dis role that requires vessels to display lights at upon the engineers attached to General Nagle refugees were to bring their own bedding and daining to lie down or take shelter. The night and there on board her may be thankful army. The length of the railway is 37. miide stoves and the Russian authorities have made when the first party has been destroyed, and that their folly and negligence did not cost.

artangamanis for providing then with food, | thar advances to the attack, and after that has them more dearly, #

Starting from the north-western point, five largo stands are in course of construction. Bulit up on slender poles, to the height of about twelve feet, the stands are firmly secured and Toofed over with the usual matiing. To the inexperienced eye, and to the stranger, the stands might seem to have a somewhat ricketty and unstable appearance, but those who know what the Chinese can do in the way of binding poles together and the wonderful elasticity and strength of these structures, will be quite con Adent of their security. There is no fear of an Ibrox Park affair at Happy Valley,

ACCOMMODATION FOR 7,000 PEOPLE. Four of the stands, one of which is exception ally large, should easily accommodate 4,000 people. There is another, rather smaller, next to the Grand Stand which appears to be set apart for special purposes; while at the far end of the stables there is a large erection which will be occupied by the Hongkong Hotel, and devoted also to other purposes. Altogether there are twenty sections, and it is roughly estimated that the entire circle of stands, lo cluding the Grand Stand itself and the owners' clans over the stables, should provide accom. modation for 7,000 people. The hol-pollai can spend their time and their money too, doubtless, in the centre of the course, or they may climb the neighbouring bills, and watch the races in comfort and peace. Indeed, it appears that a goodly number of people, whose nerves have already been shaken by the din of the Chinese New Year, prefer to enjoy the race meeting from some vantage ground on the hills, and to make a pic-nic of the event,

CASE.

A NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA CLAIM.

On the 31st ultimo in the Yokohama District Japan Herald, the hearing was resumed of the Court, before Judge Nakanishi, reports the

claim for insurance money brought by the National Bank of China against the Equitable Life Insurance Company. It will be remem bered that the defendants do not dispute the claim, but desire that the Court should give a decision as to whom the money is to be paid in order that they may not be held further re sponsible. The plaintiffs were represented by Mr. Sawada, and the defendants by Messrs. Masajima and Indeura.

Mr. Masujima, for the defence, said that according to Japanese law only the heir of the deceased person had the right of claiming the insurance money, and therefore the plaintiffs had no claim.

Counsel for the plaintiffs said that as the insurance policy was issued in New York the maiter should be viewed in the light of Ameri. car law. The deceased bad not assigned the Insurance money to anyons, and hence it was proper that the person having the legal right to if should claim it,

It was announced that judgment would be given on the 4th instant et la diad,

DISAPPEARANCE OF DALNÝ,

RESURRECTION OF TAIREN.

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