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18th February.

A this mornin's gallops were over the grass course which was far from being fast. The jockeys were of opinion that it was posi tively slow,

Cumming rehearsed every one of the Kings, Scottish. with him in the saddle, opening the ball. All the Kings carried a light blanket on their backs girthed with a light belly band.

The times word:***

Scottish King,.. mile.

of

40

.40

30

31 2/5

Umbrian King,

1 mile..

36... 36

3.05 2/5

Saxon King,

I mile.

35 4/5 31 3/5

2.10 2/5

Tuscan King, I mile.

36

35

35

32

Ca Canny (Johnstone),

33 2/5

2.19 2/5 Highland Chief (Clarke); Alarm, I mile.

35

37

2.16

I mile.

36 351

341

2.18

31 3/5

2.33 4/5

37 4/5

38 1/5

EET

K. O.S. B. Johnstone), Sport Royal (Clarke),

mile:

Highlander, ("boy"), 1 mile.

391

16

36 331

2.15

Border Raider

(Johnstone) (21),

3.01

mile.

THE HONGKONG 1 TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1905.

kidney? Perhaps it is well for them, bodily and pecuniarily, that some of us do not know. Everyone knows how easily children pick up languages, and thus they must hear much, and understandingly, of what their parents wot not of. And this goes to show that for this, if for no other reason, this Colony is no place for foreign children, when Chinese servants are a necessary evil. Where a public bene- fit is to be conferred, nobody should stoji to consider aught but the bringing to punish

nent, at the hands of the law, of offenders in this way, at whatever cost in inconvenience to themselves more especially for the protection of our women and children; for no doubt when few of these foul-mouthed brutes have been severely dealt with by-law, the deterrent effect it will have on others will beneficially reduce, if not altogether eradicate, the evil. No one who bas heard of what Chinese abusive lan guage consists can avoid a strong desire to nid in stamping it out of our midat, even by especi. lly severe legislation, if necessary. In this respect we might do well to take a leaf out of the book of our fellow-exiles in India, and allow their excellent example, in enforcing, as first principle towards the public peace, a horough and complete respect if only out. wardly for all white people; any dereliction from this line being severely punished on complaint of the aggrieved party. Such action a this Colony is daily growing imperatively

necessary. Yours, etc.,

ANGLO-SAXON.

Hongkong, 16th February, 1905.

To The Epirox or tax "Nexgxong TelegraTIJ," SIR-Referring to the letter of "Anglo- axon's in your last issue, i would like to call attention to another specimen of the man this Colony, which came under my observation ners" of the lower classes of Chinese traders of afy last evening. Accompanied by a lady I went into a tailor's shop in Queen's Road, to make some purchases of trifling details of the male toilet, when a Chinaman with a lighted Poika (Gresan), (15i); The Professer (Abel), cigarette to his mouth, and without removing the same, accosted we with "what you want?" Thinking he had merely overlooked the pre sence of the cigarette, and would at once re move it, I merely asked to be shown the articles required. The man reached down several boxes, and with the cigarette still blowing out wreaths of smoke, proceeded to commend their contents. Without glancing at the articles I asked the man if he usually served his cus tomers with a cigarette in his mouth. He merely turned his grinning face to me without a word, and still puffing at his cigarette, proceed. ed to display more opened boxes. I then told him he could save himself the trouble and could put up his boxes, as I should go to look

smile.

32. 321/5

1.04 1/5

Blackbird (Vida), inside course. 1 mile.

35

35/3

37

34 3/5

2.54 Somali (Hays),

mile.

33

37

34

33

35 2/5

37

35 3/5

255

34

2,128

Times for Patrimony, Forward, and MacGregor missed.

foranothershop where the Chinese traders know how to behave themselves towards Britishers, in British Colony, as I was unaccustomed to being served by a traderman who was too boorish to put aside his cigarette when attend. 1 am glad to be able to Weeing upon a customer

admit, however, that I found just the shop I A sad accident befel our popular and ex-wanted but a few doors farther up, and there

On returning in the tremely good natured jockey, Mr. Clarke. He made my purchases. took out Highland Fling to gallop with Wee direction of the Hongkong Hotel a further Macgregor. On going up the Straight the sample of Chinese manner was shown to us vicious pony bolted All Mr. Clarke's skill in where a Chinaman; deliberately walked past horsemanship could not control him, and they lady companion, almost treading over her feet in crossing, and so brusquely as to knock pony went full gallop right round the wrong course making a straight dash up the bridge a small parcel she was carrying into the gutter. and back to his stail which is in the last The temptation to kick the loul was almost of the stables at the farliest end of the tresistible, but I quelled it, as I declined to descend to his level. What are our schools do Enclosure. All the while, Mr. Clarke was firmly seated in the suddle, but as the pony ing in this Colony if they cannot inculcate rushed into the stable, he was knocked some semblance of good breeding and atten. against the wall and thrown off, unconcious, to tion to department and good manners into the the ground No doubt, he had lost his wind. minds of the youths of to-day, who are ns is so Mr. Macdonald (Highland Fling's owner) rushtritely said, the men and leaders of to-mor ed up to where Clarke was lying and by means of ice restored him to consciousness. A Naval doctor was at once telephoned for from the Naval Hapi al, who with commendable promptitude answered the call with stretcher and bearers, in the person of two "Handy- men." Mr. Clarke was then removed to the Naval Hospital.

Highland Flig in a fidgetly sort of animal, often exhibiting symptoms of nervousness on the course, when he is gwen in the nasty and dangerous knack of "sweaving" on what might seen to be like a pivot, if the expression be

allowed. When he is fed nut he should be avoided.

EARLY BIRD.

From inquiries made. later in the fore- noon se to Mr. Clarke's condition, we were courteously informed by the hospital authorities that the accident was, fortunately, not of a serious character, Mr. Clarke sustained only slight concussion, and uu banes were Uroken.

Laler,

Just before going to press we made further Inquiries and ascertained that Mr. Clarke was still confined to hospital where he is doing as

well as can be expected.

CORRESPONDENCE.

1995 do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column.]

CHINESE MANNERS.

To the Editos of the "Hongkong Telegraph."

row?-Yours,

A BRITISHER. Hongkong, 17th February, 1905.

51. ANDREWS, KOWLOON.

At the Kowloon Institute last evening a meeting was held to discuss the affairs of the ne church, and to consider means for recuring fittings, etc.

THE P.S.A.

ITS AIMS AND OBJECTS,

AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW,

16th inst

Few addresses have aronied so much discussion and comment in Hongkong as that delivered by the Rev. C. II. Hickling at the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon meeting last Sun day. Given on the spur of the moment. it infused new life into the gathering ; but it also did more...it brought to the knowledge of the public the aims and objects of the P. S. A. In Britain the P. S. A. movement is a recognised institution, almost on a par with the Salvation Army so far as popularity is concerned. And the broa featured ideas which are allowed full scope in the 1. 8. A. would induce the most hard-hearted, not to say the acoffer and the cynic, tu support the scheme. In a place like Hongkong it is difficult to raise anything like enthusiasm unless there is something which corresponds to a totalisator or an earthquake connected with it. But the P. S. A. has conia to stay, simply because the originators are enthusiastic. it was the result of a desultory conversation between a couple of Manchester men that the P. S. A. started, and unless Man chester men-who are really half Scotsmen and must certainly have been border reivers in the old days have lost their vim and power the movement in Hongkong is bound to prove

a success,

NAVAL NOTES.

ruth ist,

The Fleet leaves Hongkong on Tuesday next 14th inst. for Virs Bay, and is expected back in harbour on Saturday, 18th inst.

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and others in the vicinity have been busy sub-section 1, of Ordinance to of 1899-Con- tightening the Sully by removing every stable Hutchison stated that on the fith inst hing possible, and all her smaller gune have at 7 pm; the lighters, of which the defendants The Rinalde alep, Com. D. St. A. Wake, heen taken out of her. There was a fear are the rasters, ware lying alongside the Prayk it first of her capsizing, but now it seems the wall, between Blake Pier, and, Douglas wharf, arrived at Plymouth on, joth ult, from the greater fear is of her breaking up, as she is and ware empty. Witness asked the masters China Station,

believed to have n tremendous rent in her bot- for their licences, but the owner ward BWRY, The owners came back in half-an-hour, and tom extending between 8 and 90 feet in length,

i will be remembered that the Hongkong then produced their licences, and said they Salvage Association, through Mr. Jameson, had been detained in getting their receipts (uccessfully floated the e.s. Agincourt, and To the Court:-Witness took the licences and brought her safely to dock from the Bombay then left. The defendante had no excuse to shoal, as well as the U.S.5. Oregon which was offer in their defence,-In summing up, the badly stranded in Pechili Bay. Thus his ex-Marine Magistrate said: The correct cours

erience should stand him in good stead, as it ↑ would have been for the complainant to have is understood that the Sully is stranded much ordered the masters to clear out, and to have in the same manner, and under the same con- seen that they did no. The defendants should ditions as the U.S.S. Oregon.

not have loft their lighters empty alongside the Praya. They could have re-joined them out. side by small boats afterwards. They were fined $1 each for the obstruction.

The sloop Espiègle, Com, L. de W. atow, which recently returned to Sheerness from Ching, is ordered ro'pay off at Chatham Dock yard, after which she will be navigated to Dartmouth for service as tender to the Britan ada for the instruction of naval cadets in engine working.

The naval boxing competitions now in progress at Kowloon are creating considerable interest among the ships' crews." Owing to the Vengeance having received orders to proceed home ne entries were made from that battle- ship. Upon ascertaining that the Admiralty command had been countermanded several of the crew announced their willingness to enter, but it was then too late for their names to be accepted.

THE CRUISE OF THE FLEET.

OPERATIONS IN MIRS BAY.

Messrs. Douglas Lapraik and Company submitted, in mitigation of the offence, a state meat that all these boats had been discharging yarn into the Haimun, and ware lying along. side waiting for the Mate's receipts for same, when they were arrested.

18th inst. The fleet, under Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, left harbour on Tuesday foresoon, 14th inst L. S. Arthur Counsell, of the Water Police, and steamed in an Easterly direction. After charged Wong Shing, owner of rowing boat The sailing of the cruiser Guichen, which is nightfall speed was increased and various No. 3.369, with a similar offence. He stated to take the place of the Chateaurenault in the tactics were carried out in a somewhat heavy that on the ith inst. at 3.30 p.m. he was on French Squadron on the China Station, gave, in which even the greatest of the battle-duty on the Regatin course, when the defen rise to very extraordinary scenes. The vessel ships grew lively while breaking the spray and dant's sampan attempted to cross the course waves over their foremost turreis. It is sup- justas a race was about to start. Witness twice not weight anchor till pass to p.m. was due to sall at 4 pm. on 7th ult, but did posed that a torpedo attack was to be delivered ordered him back. Defendant went back and

It appears before going on foreign service the crew were

against the ships, but no actual conformation | is in hand that such was the case! The fleet, given final leave, but at the hour when they should have been on board half the number however, kept clear of torpedo boats, and the did not answer the roll call. The naval police attack, if attempted, was not successful. On went in search of the men, and rounded up a Wednesday, all ships moored at Mirs Day, per the crew were still t20 short, and to replace the strongholds of an enemy's force, and were number from the cafes and drinking shops. forming evolutions and drills. On Thursday morning several hill-tops were, by supposition, these in part some jo or 60 men were taken from the Pontanion Prison. Amongst them

It has been suggested that the P. S. A. here is a service affair, but that is an entirely erroneous idea. It is conducted on the lines over England and Scotland. They have been which have made these meetings popular all subjected to a good deal of criticism, which is usually adverse, but those who have at lended a P. S. A. have nothing but good to one man who bad tatooed on his forehead, speak of the gatherings, "It has been said that "Mast aux galons." Many others who were all the colonies think imperially; it should also embarked out of their turn uttered threa also be said that they think conservatively-rening remarks, some going so far as to say using the word even in the political sense, they would sink the Guichen, French papers, And in Hongkong P.S.A. is an innovation, attribute the scandal largely to the regulations consequently speculative.

issued by M. Pelletan, who looks on foreign service is punishment, so that when a vesicl goes abroad short her complement bad characters are embarked as a disciplinary measure, instead of having a devoted crew for such, a coinmission. The Guichen will be fitted up as flagship at Saigon.

With the object of learning the Rev. Mr. Hickling's views on the subject a representa live of the Hongkong Telegraph called upon him to-day. le was busy in church as the time-another old idea exploded, for it used to be thought that a clergyman only worked on Sundays and, of course, we can all make a peech. The P.S.A., it should be stated, is primarily the result of Mr. Hickling's efforts.

"One day I was talking to Mr. Holyoak," he | said, "and we happened to talk about the peo ple who have nothing to do on a Sunday after hoon. Why not start a P.8.A. said Mr. Holyoak, and to come to the point we started it."

The Rev. Mr. Hickling told how he wrote to Mr. Bowley, got the Theatre, and arranged the services. He went to the chaplains of the "This is no Union feet and got their support. Church affair," he was careful to state. "It is undenominational" The Admiral was the most enthusiastic man that was met.

"Shatt i signal to the fleet every Sunday 7 " he said.

"I want no pressed men," Mr. Hickling re- plied.

"Well, what about a subscription? I can-" "We trust that the scheme will be self-sup- porting, and if subscriptions are necessary thien

we will think over it,"

As a matter of fact, speaking privately, the originates of the scheme have defrayed all expenses and a e still prepared to maintain the work. The whole point is that nob. dy who is not willing should attend these meetings. It was suggested that the introduction of the Jemione influence might have a marked effect on the attendances. Mr. Hickling humorously. observed that there could be no doubt an that

score, because when ladies attendet they kept the male element up to the mark. In fact, they compelled the gentlemen to attend; and recog

ising that fact i had been decided to have a "Ladies' Day." Next Sunday in a “Ladies' Day, and the speaker is the Rev. G. II. Hick ing. It was also suggested that a choir.might be formed, and the originator agreed, but pro- crastinated. "It will come," he said, which is not equal to Cærer's veni, vidi, vici,

Among the ideas which Mr Blickling men- tioned was that of having a special day for each of the battleships on the station. For instance, Sunday first is the Glory's day; the following PS.A. will belong to some other ship, and anybody who knows sailors is well aware that they are in the height of their glory when there is a song ahead Last Sunday, for example, they appointed their own musical directors, sang their own songs (from Sankey and Moody) and conducted the proceedings as they thought best. The poor civilian, sitting out in the cold, had no voice in the master at all. That was, of course, before the formal proceedings com merced. Every sailor sang with a gusto which belongs peculiarly to the boys in navy blue,"

The great point to be borne in mind is that the .SA. is undenominational, that it is as Mr. Hickling repeated no Union Church affair." And the fact that the Admiral of the Flest and the Bishop of Victoria have both expressed their concurrence with the movement should place it on a pedestal beyond the "scoins and jets"

people in Hongkong.

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13th inst.

In ali probability the Vengeance leaves Hongkong for Ceylon, early next month- either the 6th ar 7th prox.

It is understood that H.M.S. Barfieur leaves England with reliefs for H.M.S. Vengeance on the 24th inst., and arrives at Colombo on the 22nd March.

14th inst.

The Fleet left to-day for Mirs Bay, and will return on the 18.b.

H.M.S. Iphigenia is ordered to Singapore as the Senior Officer's ship.

It is rumoured that the Admi-alty have decided to do away with battleships, on this station, and to replace them by modern cruisers,

H.M.S. Focue leaves on the 15th inst. for Wei-bal-wei to relieve the Amphitrite which is bound for England paying off, having completed her time on this Station.

H.M.S. Hecla commissions at Portsmouth, as a seagoin torpedo depot and store ship, for the China Station. She is expected here about the midde of May, and will convoy twenty destroyers of the latest type.

The Right Rev, Arthur Turner, who lately went home from Seoul, was consecrated Bishop of Kores on Jan. 15th at St. Paul's; he will arrive at Hongkong about the end of March on his way to take up his appointment.

The departure is probable of Captam Leslie Stuart, c..., of the Vengeante, for Colombo, in advance of the battleship, timed in leave by the first week in March. The popular com mander may take passage by the outgoing

Germşu mail to-morrow.

FRENCH CRUISER "SULLY" AGROUND.

15th inst.

made the interesting object of an attack deliver- ed by land and sea. Each ship landed her com panies of men, with field equipment, and under cover of the guns of the fleet, a landing was effected. The landing parties were safely taken ashore and everything ready, the flagship fired ships keeping up a fire on the positions. All a signal gun and the attack commenced, the

men entere with keen interest into the attack, he assaults were delivered with dash and which the men re-embarked. Friday was spent rapidity on three positions simultaneously after

in towing target practice, and to-day, just before noon the fleet, led by the Flagships Glory and Ocran, entered harbour in two lines and went to their appointed buoys. It is believed they again go to sea on Saturday next.

SHIPPING JETSAM,

ith inst.

The Merionethshire which has arrived from London via porte had on board a beautiful lion for Hongkong,

At the instance of Inspector Langley, the master of the 5.1. Emma-Luyken was prose- cuted this morning before Mr. H. H J. Gom- neilz, for proceeding to sea on the 28th of December, without having on board duly qualified engineers "efendant said it was on account of the holidays that he was unable to engage proper men. His Worship observed that it was a very serious breach of e Merchants Shipping Ordinance, and there was no excuse for it. He fiued defendant $150, which was duly paid.

Sections 5 and 6 of the U.S. Merchant Marine report, authorising and directing the Postmas. ter-General to enter into contracts for not less than five not more than ten years, for the carry, is of mails in steamships built and registered in the United States, include the following: l'acific coast port, vin Hawali, to Japan, China, and the Philippines, 16 knots speed, monthly service, $300,000; fortnightly, $600,000; l'acific Coast port to Japan, China, and the Philippines, 13 knots speed, monthly service, $110,000; fortnightly, $410,000.

THE "LISCUM,"

13th inst.

The steamer Liscum, which is at present going north with recruits for the Peking Legation guard. will be fitted up as a cableship at Hongkong on her return at an early date.

MASTER V. CREW.

Robert Malcolm Robertson, master of the 4.5. Sandhurst, charged Ricardo Umblia, quar termaster, José X. Siena, quartermaster, Alfred M. Liébert, French Consul, courteously in Abram, Francisco Muner, Manuel Tairo and forms us that the French cruiser Sully, on the Nicolas Fontilla, A. B.'s of the s.s. Sandkurst, Chius Station, has gone aground in Along with impeding the progress of the voyage by Bay, on the coast of Tonkin, French Indo refusing to proceed to Japan in the said vessel, China. It is believed, however, that she is without just cause since the 11th inst., in Victoria barbour, in contravantion of section 6, only on a sand-bank,

[The Sully is an armoured cruises, deck-sub-section 5, of Ordinance 19 of 1899. protected, of to,coo tons displacement, with an indicated horse-power of 20,500. Her nominal speed is at knots and her armament: 27.6 in. 8 6.4 in. quickfrers; 4 4 in., 24 saatler. --- ED., R.K.T.)

18th inst,

The British battleships Glory, Ocean Ven geance, and Centurion, and the cruisers Sutlej, Hogue, Andromeda, Iphigenin and Astran returned from Mirs Bay this morning.

The United Statos battleship Oregon lost a To be prosaic, next Sunday is the "arstorpedo while at practice off Sangley point the latter part of last week. There is no danger monthly open event " for ladies and gentlemen.

to navigation owing to the war nose not having Mr. Rateliff, R.N, will preside. Rev. C. Hickling been attached. It is said the government will suffer a loss of $3,000 should it not be recovered. will give a sheit address, and a musical trib will be supplied by Mrs. Brand, Mrs. Edwards, and Mrs. Stubbing,

His Wornitip, the Bishop of Victoria, who had convened the meeting presided, and there were also present the Reva, F. T. Johnson, morrow's final call ps will be intensely. H. France, F. Icely, and Messrs. E. Ushorne, Wilks, E. C. Lewis, and others, A. Pryor, E. interesting. The first ot of punies will be going out at six, and later at ten in the fore- among whom were several ladies interested.

After the plans of the church had been noon we shall see the last lot before the races

kanded round, the Bishop said that the meeting on Tuesday.

was called to talk about matters connected with the new church. As they already knew, bir Paul Chater had made present of this church to the Colony, and the church was now in pro- cess of erection, and there was every reason to hope that on St. Andrew's Day they would be able to consecrate St. Andrew's Church. A deed of trust had, among other things, to be drawn op, and the idea was to invest it with the Cathedral Church Body, with a vestry at Kowloon, by whom the affairs of the church would be governed, the deed of trust being so held as to prevent it from being alienated at any time for any other purpose. To have a vestry they must have a congregation, and the speaker hoped soon to have both. The trust deed, when drawn up, would be made part of the consecration service, and held by the Bishop of the Colony. Then there was the question of the Chaplain, and for this the Cathedral Body had arranged to contribute for three years the sum of $2,000 as part of the Chap. Iain's stipend, he also working for the Cathe- Sir,-A quenian often heard in the Colony dral when required, until the Kowloon church is: Shall we learn Chinese ?" The following could run alone when his connection with Incident, while supplying an answer, may point the Cathedral would be severed, and he hoped of that that would be before the three years were A moral. Three Britishers, young man position, of decent quiet lives, and total up. Then there was the question of the in. abstainers, bien entendu, went into what has ternal furnishings and lighting, and these re- hitherto been considered a respectable Chinese quired planning and subscription. His idea restaurant, in the Central District, and ordered was to form a small representative committee coffee and cakes, They waited some consider for this work, and there were no doubt several able time, when growing impatient, and dispersons, like himself, who would wish to give

HONGKONG SPORTSMAN BAFFLED. Inclined to wait any longer, one of the party some of the furnishings to the Church. Details called the "boy" and told him to hurry up could not of course be decided at a meeting

14th inst. with that coffee. The boy, not thinking the like this; they must be left to such a com

Mr. G. II. Potts, of the firm of Messrs. Ben- "foreign devils" could understand him, ane mittee, to which ladies should be invited to

Jamin, Kelly & Potte, returned to Hongkong swered with the mast grossly filthy abuse and join that they might aid by their handiwork.

today after a tiger-hunting expedition to Pak- insulting language, when another of the party, who is somewhat of a colloquial Chinese

hoi. The trip promised to be of an adven turous character, because during the past few. scholar, and who understood what was said,

weeks the district surrounding Pakhoj has fatter shouted for the master, and the other bays

been infested with man-eating tigers, whose sprang up and boxed the boy's ears. The all flocking around, they laid the first member

rapacity and ferocity have scared the natives of the party hors de combat, while a messenger

almost out of their wits, Leaving Hongkong at the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Mr. was sent for the Police, The three gentlemen were charged with assault, and disorderly con

Potts was joined at Pakhai by Mr. F. H. Bell, duct, and were halled before Mr. H. H. J.

of the Customs. A likely nuighbourhood, where Geniperts, at the Magistracy, when, the case

tigers were said to be plentiful, was scoured by the sportimen for several nights, but the elements being called on, the prosecutor applied for

were against them. There was no moon, sad the leave to withdraw the charges, which was al lowed Only the fact of the position held by

nights were exceedingly dark with the result that it was impossible to work, satisfactorily. the young men prevented them from demand Ing thatthe case be proceeded with, in order that

That there were tigers in the vicinity was proved beyond the shadow of a doubt by the the disgraceful methods of these Chinese

fact that one of the dogs belonging to the party, restaurant-keepers might be shown up before the public, and ales from charging the man FAVOURABLE report has been made by the was pounced upon by a tiger and carried off to with using insu ting and abusive languago, and Ways and Means commitee of the House of Reis lair. Once a tiger was seen in the thicket assault. This evidence goes far to show that presentatives on the bill revising the tariff sche- by Mr. Polts, but before a shot could be dred most of us, the uninitiated, are, all unconscious dules of the Philippine islands. This bill, it had disappeared. The result of the expedi- ly, and no doubt daily, the subjects of this form intended for the mudification of the local Phi- tion was therefore nil, much to the chagrin of of insult and abuse frons the lower classes of lippine tariff in harmony with the needs of the the sportsmen. It may be added that Mr. the Chinese, with whom this Colony doth too situation in the isla de, is the one, that was Bell has been on several tiger-hunting trips much abeund. What is it a disappointed prepared by the Philippine. Commission, and and has got trophies to show as the result of ricktha coolin mutters, when he finds a fare no material changes are comtemplated in it by his Journeys. He was badly mauled on one knows as much as he does as regards legal the committee, it is probable, that the mes occasion, not so very long ago, by a tiger which charges, and is not to be victimized into pay are will pass both houses as it stands, as is. took bim unawares, but he managed to escape Jeg exorbitant fares, or others of the sanie ! raises no issues that affect the United States, withou: serious injury.

The Rev. Icely said that so long as a aval Chaplain was connected with the Church the Naval Communion Plate could be used, mind as he would not be in the Colony himself. and he asked the committee to keep this in The Rev. F. T. Johnson then proposed tha: the commitice ha formed, consisting of His Lordship, the Bishop of Victoria, Rev. C Gordon Vaudio, Pex. F. T. Jahnson, and Mears. A. Bryer, J. C. Lowe, J. P. Plommer, E. C. Wilks, E. Osborne, E. C. Lewis, W King, and Dr. J. H. Swao.

After discussion it was decided to add the names of Messrs. W. C. Jack and J. Welsh, which was carried.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

TIGER-HUNTING IN PAKHOI,

TO THE "SULLY."

The .. Hanoi, chartered by the Hongkong Salvage Syndicate, to carry on the salvage operations on the French armoured cruiser Sully, ashore on the coast, of Tonkin, French Indo-China, left this afternoon for the scene of the wreck, with the salvage party and gear, in charge of Mr. James Wait Jameson.

THE "ADAMASTOR" TO ENTERTAIN. Inyltations have been issued by the Captain and Officers of the Portuguese cruiser Ademaster, to a riunion to take place on board to-morrow, Sunday, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Launches will leave Blake Pier at 2.30 p.m. to convey the guests on board. This party will be of the nature of a tea party, with an informal, concert, and is given in return for the hospitality extended to the hosts during their stay in the port,

AFTER THE "SULLY."

SALVAGE PARTY TO THE RESCUE.

17th inst. The contract to salve the French armoured

Captain Robertson, master of the Sand- kursi, awam, stated that he arrived here on the ith inst. and received orders from the agents, Messrs, Dadwell and Company, to proceed to Bascho. On returning on board he found the crew already in possession of this news. A18 p.m. the defendants came to witness individually and fatly refused to proceed to Japan.

To the Court They gave as a reason that the vessel was carrying contraband. He was carrying coal Sasehn,

Witness reported the circumstances to the Deputy Shiping Master, who came on board the ship the following morning, and endeavour ed to persuade the crew that by the terms of their agreement they were compelled to pro- ceed,

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witness proceeded on his way down the coursbj when defendant again attempted to cross the course, and did so. The defendant said that the time was incorrectly given by the police To race was going on at the time, and he did not crose the track,-Defendant was fined $5.

MORE OBDURATE SEAMEN.

14th inst.

Sitting late last evening the Hon. Captain L. A. W. Barnes-Lawrence, R.N., Marine Magistrate, heard another case agalost recalcl trant teamen.

In this case John Moodie, Master of the British ship, Egremont Castle, prosecuted four- teen of his crew for refusing to continue the yayage and thereby impeding the progress of Moodie, sworn, stated that he was master of the the vessel on her voyage Japan. John Egremont Casile. On the 11th inst., he arrived in the port for, orders, but was informed no orders had yet been received from the owners. On returning on board the same afternoon several of the crew came to him and asked him where the vessel was going to. On witness'. telling them that she would probably go to Japan, the defendants, those present in Court, refused to proceed with the ship.

To the Court, the men assigned no reason whatever for not wishing to proceed to Japan. Witness is carrying coal from Cardiff. He did not know of its destination until his arriva} here.

Jorgeson, acting as spokesman for the other defendants, said Japan was a Power at war, and that by going there they were liable to lose their effects, as coal is contraband of wat could not get fresh water on board, and the Other defendants, speaking up, said they provisions were very bad, and they did not sign on for Japan.

Captain Moodie here produced, the ship's articles showing where the signatures of the defendants had been placed. The services on these articles included porte in Japan.

J. Jorgeson, to the Court, recalled, said they all wished it to be understood that they were not making any charge with respect to the provisions, but that they were not willing to proceed to Japan.

The Court then gave each of the defendants, individually and in rotation, an opportunity to return to his duties aboard his ship, but, only one consented to do so.

His Worship then, addressing the men, said i This in the second case of a similar nature I have had to deal with in one day, I regret to

have to record the fact that men are to be found willing to prefer punishment to undertaking a voyage which the promptings of a fearful heart magnify into a risk, which does not exist. I explained this so fully when you thierviewed me in my office before coming into Court, that nothing remains for me but to punish you for the offence for which you are being prosecuted You are each sentenced to a term of two months! imprisonment, and should your vessel return to Hongkong before the expiration of your sen. tences, you will be replaced on board of her,

The fourteenth man returned to hir duty on board.

THE 3.5. "CARLIBLE."

13th inst.

A telegram received by Commander Helm, chief of the coast guard service, announces that the British steamer Carlisle was enCOUD? tered by the cutter Luzon outside of San Miguel Bay on the roth instant. The message further states that the Carlisle's propeller waS gone and that she had been out nearly thred months from Vladivostok, bound for Port Arthar, when discovered. The message is signed by Captain Foster of the Luzon.

A later-telegram of even date with the fore going, from Captain Foster, states that the Carlis left Vladivostok November 7, bound for Port Arthur: that she lost her propeller whep three hundred miles from Vladivostok and bad been under sail eighty-five days when found by the Luson,

Captain Simpson, of the Cariizie, went ashore on February 8 with the intention of finding a telegraph office through whịch to communicate with Manila. He has not been heard from since.

The Luson will tow the Carlisle to Tabaco,

The agreement and log-book were produced, Witness brought the men before His Worship in his office this morning, when they received similar advice to that given by the Deputy--Cablansers. Shipping Master.

Ricardo Umblia said: "I have made up my mind that under no circumstances will I go to Japan." All the other defendants made like

atatcmenia.

Hon, Captain Baross-Lawrence: Your case is quite unlike any previous one have dealt with in connection with carrying contraband. Hitherto there has been demur on the part of certain crows owing to the vessels proceeding to belligerent ports, where a certain amount of risk was attached to the ser pice. In those cases this fact has been given due consideration. In this instance, however, it has previously to your being brought into Court) been very fully explained to you, that in pro ceeding to Sasebo at the present time you are under no risk whatever. By the terms of your agreement you have no right to refuse, and if you persist you will simply be laying yourselves open to punishment. I will give you a final opportunity to change your minds, and if you declare your willingness to serve have no doubt the master will withdraw the charge

The men, however, provad abdurats, and were sentenced to two months imprisonment each.

HARBOUR RULES.

craiser Sully, which is aground on the Tonkin Cost, Indo-China, has been secured by the Hongkong Salyage Syndicale, who baye placed the whole affair in charge of the well-known

Before Hos. Captain L. A. W, Barnes-Law salvage expert, Mr. J Watt Jameson. Mr.

rence, R., Marine Magistrate, P. C, W. Hot Jameson has chartered the sa Hanstund leaves tomorrow with salvage gear and a party of chison charged Kwok Ho, owner of cargo. divers for the scene of the wreck with a view boat No. 115, Chan Ngat, owner of cargo-boat No. 169, and Chan Hing, owner of cargo-bost to make a preliminary inspection in order to determine the chances of salving the vessel, No. 411, with wilfully disobeying the lawful luorders of the Harbour-master, in Victoria Har and deciding what course to pursue. the meantime the Admiral's ship ¿fonifàlm., bahr, pa the 11th inat, contrary to reclion 39,,

8.8. "LEGA:FI."

The Zegaspi has been board from again in a silly yarn. This time she is cruising off the coast of Principe engaged in delivering arms to the lasurgents. The Cablentwr of 11th inst. says: Commander Helm said yesterday that he bad not the slightest faith in the report, and denied that he had any Information corroborat ing the rumour,

Insular Surveyor Cairns said yesterday that if the facts in the case were given due consider ation, it was hard to see where the reasonable. ness of any supposition of the Legaspf being afloat was apparent. The steamer left Houg kong loaded to her gun-wales, she left at K time when the weather was so rough that the captains of other ships equally seaworthy re fused to ventura out and the argument that some trace or wreckage ought to have been found in case she foundered was easily refuted by the fact that the wreckage would be blown by the monsoon to the shores of the Indo Chinese coast where it would be quickly found by the savage natives and used for firewood,

Senor Yribar was indignent, as usual, and could not understand why do papers keep intimating that the steamer was possibly en, gaged in filibustering. If the steamer's owner could hear some of the comments made on the past career of the Legaspi, by men of standing and experience, he would Lo longer, wonder,

On Wednesday (8th inst.) afternoon there arrived in Ehanghai the. China Navigation Company's new coasting str. Shuntian, which was launched at Greenock on the 7th of No yømber last, and left that post for shed jioni op.