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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1905.

the world. But the story unfolded by the repugnant to the average sailor, fetters the police authorities of Hongkong two days ago freedom of his ways.. When Jack comes indicates that there are possibilities here for ashore, he is generally on the look-out for a the commission of crime and the disposal of "good time" which means a superfluity of the evidence such as probably few had singing and, it is to be feared, an imagined. In this case an ailing Chinaman excess of liquor. But it is not the was carted away into the hills and his body liquor that is the original cause of his left to decompose in a "lonely spot off merriment. What he desires is good com- Lyttleton Road, West Point." It is not sug-pany; he has endured the strict, discip gested that the coolies were guilty of homiline of shipboard so long that he must have cide; it is alleged that on finding they were a spell of what he erroneously, no doubt, burdened with an ailing compatriot, who calls liberty. He will not retire until the seemed to be without friends, they became witching hour of midnight has come and frightened that they would find themselves passed. In Hongkong there are one or two in trouble and accordingly they disposed of places where the sailors may foregather with the Chisamin in what seemed to them, no his chums, but as a rule he is not reconciled doubt, a most diplomatic manner.

We to the conditions imposed on his presence have nothing to do with this individual case, there. It is all too subdued, too suggestive beyond taking it as an illustration of the of rules and regulations, to suit his volatile ease with which crimes could be committed temperament. He feels that he is being in Hongkong, and all evidence lost. It converted into a highly-respectable citizen does not add to the carafort of those against his wish. He is expected to go to

eventually have to be abandoned, and which was agreed to at our general meeting of 20th Feb., 1993, nor does it seem probable that such amalgamation will now take place.

possible.

prescribed time. The time expired and the Conditions on expiration remained unfulfilled. The permission to occupy cume 10 an end therefore when the allowed term, had passed and the conditions imposed by the permission were unfulfilled. The appent would be dismis

MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

M29th ult

Although our range is, at present available and is used by ourselves in conjunction with the recently-formed Hongkang Volunteer Riffered with costs. Association, the longer ranges have now dis- appeared, and the 600 yards firing point is situated in the road rendering the old cham- pionship and long range competitions no longer

Match little interest was taken by members in several curious points of interest, and the facts Except for a few weeks prior to the Interport atention of our loral detectives, which has A very curious case is now occupying the

tifle shooting throughout the year, the average of which certainly point a very serious moral. attendance at apoon competitions being not On the 22nd inst, ons Ll flin Chaung, ac more than eight. Association has deprived us of many possible police that on the 2.th inst, he had sent one The formation of the above referred to Tai" 3 Hing Lung Street reported to the countant at the shop, the Shang Cheung members who might have done much to Pan Kat Sheung, commission agent and stimulate this association and revivaite flag and general dealer, to his house in Salt Fish glog interest in the sport of rifle shooting, and Lane, and that he returned at once in the same in view of the establishment of this rival A chair, appearing to be ill and unconscious he sociation and of the proposal to form a Volun had then sent him to hospital, since when he leer Rifle Club, which will absorb moi et had not been seen or heard of, and his where

THE

STRANDED SULLY.

SKE CHES OF THE VESSEL

LATEST NEWS FROM THE SALVAGE PARTY,

We publish to-day sketches showing the position of the stranded French cruiser Sully

31st March.

which have to be faced by the salvage party in refloating the cruiser. The sketches were had been at work on the vessel and they afford a very clear impression of the difficulties naahe lies on an uncharted reet in Along Bay. The sketches were made after the divers

taken for the Courrier Saigonnais.

The first sketch shows the Sully end on, and gives some idea of the list. vessel is stranded.

The second is a profils sketch, showing by an angle the part of the rock on which

the

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The third gives the position of the ship with regard to the rocky islet of Le Canot, penetrated the vessel'e hull.

Two circular and concentric lines indicate the exact place where the rocks have.

obtained from soundings

The figures given in the second and third sketches are those of the depth of water as

The Courrier Saigonnais adds that their Haiphong corespondent writes stating that

who live in the outlying sections of the city bed at an hour when his shipmates are just all, of our active members, the question arises abouts were entirely unknown. The matter the sea is rising and rough weather is expected, which will make the salvage operations to think of the numerous opportunities.which beginning to exercise theft lungs in the city, whether the time has not now come when this was at once placed in the hands of the Chie increasingly difficult. It is becoming more and more uncertain whether the cruiser can

the miscreant finds ready to his hand should he be on evil bent. There was the case not long ago when a European was attacked by a band of the hooligans and half-blinded. He managed to beat off his assailants, but what would have happened had he been overpowered? Considering fhe size of Hongkong there are probably few places which hold, so many lonely spots," where even the adage that "evil will out" is likely to prove erroneous. It is difficult to suggest how the police could adequately cope with such possibilities, and so far we are unaware that there have been previous cases in any degree resembling that reported the other day. But the fact that the "dumping" method should have occurred to the Chinese mind is significant of that Oriental alertness which never sleeps, but hides itself under a mask of inertia. The effect of the story, however, should be to increase the activity the native police in the suburbs and to lead the authorities to give greater attention to the proper lighting of the districts within the city boundary.

THE PO LEUNG KUK.

(1st April)

Association must conse to exist.. #

Hongkong tied with Singapore for the Inter. part Match with a total of 919, but unfor- tunately lot on the tie, our total at the longest range being 29 against their zgr. Shanghai scored gos and Penang did not finish.

MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE Honorary Secretary,

NEW TERRITORY LAND APPEAL.

JUDGMENT DELIVERED.

3rat ult.

and he becomes supremely uncomfortable in this environment of peace and rectitude. The Rev. J. H. France, who is beyond doubt the greatest of the sailor's friends in Hongkong, has decided to open an institute on the Fraya East where the sailor may be induced to meet his companions and enjoy himself in an orderly way. The idea is highly com mendable if it is carried out on the right lines. There should be a lack of conven- tionality about the place; Jack should be made to feel that he can do what he pleases —and Jack is by no means an obstreperous individual if dealt with in the proper spirit. The claim of Tung Tsz U. to land in the Everything that savours of the goody-goody New Territories, known as "C. A.," in survey should be tabooed. If it is desired to teach distri No. has been before the Courts of the Jack the beauties of the higher life there are Colony on many occasions during the past (am, plenty of ways other than that of forcing years. The matter was opened at the Land theological dogmas down his throat. The Rev.

Court, and continued to occupy attention Mr. France is one of the few in Hongkong was given and three months later Tang Tez U antil the 18th February last when Judgment capable of understanding the idiosyncracies instituted an appeal. There have been many of Jack ashore, and everybody will wish him adjournments since then and at the Supreme success in the venture which he has under-Curt this morning the final stage of the case taken.

was arrived at when the Chief Justice (Sir Henry S. Berkeley) and the Puisne Judge (le T. Sercombe Smith) delivered judgment. . H. G. Calthrop (instructed by Messrs. Ewens and Harston), appeare i for the appel- lant, one Tang Tsx D), and the Hon. Attorney General, Mr. E. H. Sharp, KC, (instructed by the Crown Solicitor, Mr. F. B. L. Bowley), the respondent, appeared in conjunction with Mr. II. E. Pollock, K.C., for the Crown to oppose the motion.

TELEGRAM.

THE WAR..

RUSSA NON-COMBATANTS

RELEASED BY THE JAPANESE.

Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Japan, kindly forwards as the following telegram:

Tokio, March 27th, 1.45.p.. Of the Russian non-combatants fallen into our hands in the battle of Mukden, the fol- lowing were released The released in front of our advanced guard were 47 men ranking as officers, 359 ranking as non-commissioned officers, g nurses, 2 priests and 4 merchants attached to the army. The released at their desire in Chefoo or Shanghai were 23 men ranking as officers, 23 nurses and age rank

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIA

TION.

THE LAST MEETING.

31st ult.

A meeting of the Hongkong Rifle Associa tion was held at the Volunteer Head-quarters last night for the purpose of considering whether the Association should be wound up or amalgamated with another Association. There was a very small attendance of members and as a matter of fact the meeting did not begin it long after the advertised hour. It was necessary to have a quorum of ten, and only nine had turned up at 5.10 p.; beaters were sent out and in ged to round up a member who was promptly escorted to the meeting. Major Chapman presided.

Ti opening te proceedings, Major Chapman remarked that the officers of the Association had now reached such a stage that it was necessity to consider what should be done. The range would be done away with in a very short time, and feed at pre on the 600 yards age was on the road, which was a must me convenient condition of things. The interest

The judgments of the Chief Justice and the occupied the attention of the Coust for several l'uisne Judge were exceedingly lengthy, and hours. Particulars of the case form ancient h story so that it is unnecessary to give any very detailed report of the finding of their Lordships.

Inspector of Detectives, Mr. Hanson, and from investigation made the following facts had just arrived fom Canton, called upon Li were gathered On the 18th inst., Pan, who Hin Cheung, the accountant, who was an old friend of his, and borrowed so on) "secur.ty which was to be handed. over! later. O the 20th inst., Pan went back and cal ct upon Li, ato. 30 Hing Lung Street, and there gave:bin two deposit receipts, for $5,000 (aggregate) issued by the Wo Wal Bank, which had suspended payment at the end of last year, but on which considerable dividends are expected to be forthcoming in due course, with the understanding that Li would collect all that was due on the receipts, and, afer deducting the Soo advanced, pay the balance to Pan. It appents that Pan was not feeling, very well that day, and at about 4-30 pm. told the shop coulie to call a chair to take him back to his lodgings in Salt Fish: and here it has not clearly been discovered Lane, West Point. The chair was called, whether Pan got into the chair himself or was helped into it. At any rate the coolies started off with him, but on arriving at the address, given in Salt Fish Lane, the Chinaman in charge refused to admit the man saying he did not belong to the place, and told the chair- coolies to take the fare back to the place. whence they had come. They accordingly returned to 30, Hing Lung Srreel, and there, reported the affair to Li, who came out and finding Pan apparently unconscious, told the coolies to take him to the Tung Wah Hospital. The coolies demanded $15 for this job, and it was finally agreed that Sto should be paid in ad- vance; the money was handed over to them. stopping for a moment at the Western Market, Li accompanied the chair and its burden, but he lost sight of it, and so went on and waited until 7 p.m. at the Tung Wah Hospital; but neither Pan nor his chair coolies appeared. The next day Li went back to the hospital and made further inquiries regarding the possible arrival of Pan, but was again informed that he had not been brought to the hospital. Li then started out to look for the chair conlies, having taken the number of the chair the previous day. He found the chair, No. 128, and recognized the coalies, but they denied all knowledge of

The Chief Justice, who, in giving judgnient, prefaced bis observations by stating that as the Ease was of some importance they had placed their remarks in writing, said that was an appeal from the decision of the Land Count dealing with a claim to the absolute owner? ship of a portion of the foreshore at Changsha wan, formerly within the territories of the Emperor of China, Since the date of the Kowloon Extension Agreement the land had formed part of the Colony of Hongkong and officially known as the New Territories. The foreshore claimed extends for a length of about two miles along, what is known as part of the northem shore of Hongkong harbour and comprises ap area of rso acres. f little or no value before the Kowloon Extension Agreement, since its inclusion ia Hongkong Harbour the land has become of very great value. In the claims presented to the Land Court in 1901, the value was placed at $50,000, but in the course of the arguments during the hearing of the appeal it was pointed out that the value now exceeds two million dollars. His Lordship proceeded to point out that the New Territories Land Court Ordinance did not make it compulsory on the Governor to grant titles in the case of every claim brought before the Land Coun in which titles were ranted. It was obvious because cases might arise in which it might not be in the public interest that land should be made over to claim. ans even though their claims had been estab-

lished. To meet such cases in equity tha

be refloated.

THE POSITION OF THE SOLLY AS SEEN BY THE DIVERS. TRANSVERSE PROFILE.

SIDE VIEW,

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20m

The rock on which the Sully is stranded.

The relative position of the cruiser to the

Islet of Canot

Le Canot

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fo metre

depth

3 metres.

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and does not at present contemplate a return to the scene of the salvage operations.

or of his $to fare. The coolies were accord- ingly arrested and taken to the Central Station, but denied any connection with the affi Meanwhile the police and the detectives were kept busy, for the usual (though not generally known) reports of the finding of dead bodies Boating in the harbour came in daily, and abouts, his friends had to view these bodies, in the absence of any news of Pan's where- with the hope of thus identifying the miss- ing man. The chair coolies were taken by Li and others belonging to the shop at No. 30, Hing Lung Street, who recognized them, and still they continued to deny all knowledge of the affair, until yesterday morning one of the chair coolies, upon being asked point blank. by Chief Inspector of Delectives Hanson, what he had done with Pan, he replied, “Come, I will show you." Mr. Hanson and detective. O'Sullivan then went with the man who took them away up the hillside until they came to a lonely spot off Lyttelton Road, West Point, and there they found the dead and highly decomposed body.of a Chinaman, whom Li and the fatts of the shop at 30, Hing Lung Street identified as that of Fan...

The coolies then stated what they knew of the facts above related, and said that, finding they had lost the foki from No. 30 near the Western Market, they became frightened, as they thought if they were found carrying a money on them they would get into trouble, disease-infected body, and with so and so dumped the body where they pointed nut to Mr. Hanson: The body was in in advanced state of decomposition, but all the deceased's personal belongings were found in tact. There were $26.13 in his purse, a pair of spectacies in a case, a handkerchief, keys, note-book and letters with the usual coral cap The body was removed to the mortuary for the purposes of a post mortem examination.

The jokis stated to the police that deceased All went well at first, and no time was lost had suffered with swollen legs for two years or after the arrival of the party at the scene of more, their knowledge. Interrogated by the their operations. The pumps were soon got to detectives, the coolies said that the man was work and as all that could be moved out of the dead before they reached Falt Fish Lane, and stranded vessel, in the shape of guns and French cruiser Sully, which went on a reef in they carried his dead body all the way back to Hing Lung Street, and that was why they deer, to lighten her, had been already the vicinity of the Indo-China coast some time

by the French. Naval authoritjes, there the document into 3

manded $10 to carry it any further. The appeared to be but little doubt that, once,

ago, still remains in her precarious position, title to the possessory right thereto if with

coolies re under arrest,

The work of lightening the vessel, by the re. - pumped dry, the holopaiched up, and a power- in a given time the land was reclaimed.

ful tug pulling at her, she would be got off her oval of the heavier guns, ammunition, etc. That the appellant failed to do, and on his COLLISION IN THE HARBOUR perch into safe waters without much delay that been carried through, and it is expected after the commencement of the pumping will be ready for a plunge into bet native ele. that in the early part of next week the vessel operations. All appeared to go well, but ad.

MR. JAMESON'IN. HÓNGKONG,

28th alt. Considerable interest has been centered

MR. W. C. JACK TO THE REBQUE. round the salvage operations now proceeding on board the French cruiser. Sully, stranded

In the meantime Mr. Jack, of Messrsi E. C. on an uncharted rock to the south of Along Wilks and Co., who met with such con- Bay, on the coast of Tonkin, Indo-China. It spicuous success in refloating the s.s. Shrews will be remembered by our readers that about for Haiphong, whence he will proceed to tas dury, left last evening, in the us. Hongkong a month ago an expedition of salvage experts, scene of the Sully's mishap, and after review. under Mr. James Watt Jameson, salvage en-ing the situation will report on the position kong Salvage Byndicate to endeavour to salve nossibilities there are of ultimately salving her, muchgineer, were given the contract by the Hong and condition of the vessel, and on what the stranded Sully. They left for the scene of the We understand that in the event of it being wreck, with all supplies in the way of salvage found in any way possible to float the cruiser, plant, pumps, auxiliary boilers, etc, in the s.st is the intention of Mr. Jack to undertake the Hanoi, specially chartered for the purpose. work of salvage, and to commence his opera After viewing the stranded vessal licpes were

tions under an entirely new, and, it is hoped, rife, from the reports of her position, that, given fine weather and smooth seas, there was

an almost infallible system so far as systemi every probability of salving her, and placing reckon with, the elements. We learn that can be so in dealing, or in any way having to her safely in the dock at Kowloon for repairs, great faith is placed in the system and it is within a reasonable time.

None who has lived in the East for any length of time can doubt the immense value of the work which is being, done, un- der the auspices of the Pa Leung Kuk, in re claiming women and saving children from lives of degradation and shame. In every British colony in this part of the world, the bulk of the population consists of Chinese, and naturally in the footsteps of the immi grants from the mainland come tro ps of women who have been trained to pander to the vices not only of their countrymen but also of foreigners. The work of private docie, ties, however praiseworthy, would not be sufficient to check he evils of the system, but in the Po Leung Kuk the Government has a department thoroughly equipped with powers to deal with the question. One remarking as non-commissioned officers. which appears in the annual report of the Po Leung Kuk is worth attention. It is con- cerned with the prevalent opinion that Chinese girls are far more fitted to look after their own interests than European girls, but that is a fallacy in the opinion of the Po Leung Kuk. Physically a Cantonese girl may become adult sooner than

but it an English girl,

cannot be denied that from the nature of her up- bringing a Cantonese girl of 17 to 20 requires just as much protection as an English girl of the same age." Fortunately, the Po Leung Kuk can, within certain limits, afford bat protection, and that it does so is evident from the number of girls who annually pass through the institution. The greatest difficulty which faces the Department is the moral influence exercised over the girls by their keepers. They do not consider themselves free agents, and having been well primed on the subject of what they shall say in the event of examina- tion by the Po Leung Kuk authorities, they endeavour by every means in their power to throw dust in the eyes of the investigat-in shooting had flagged considerably, so far as ing Committee. Last year 576 persons the Rifle Association was concerned. The were admitted to the Po Leung Kuk--a Volunteer Reserve Association had been the reduction of 150 as compared with the means of "bucking up 'rifle shooting, al previous year; and that decrease is consi. though they did not seem to have at presen! dered satisfactory, because there is no reason any very brijam shota am ny them. It had been suggested that the Rifle Association to believe that the rigilance of the police or

might amalgamate with the Reserve or the the officers of the Department has been Hongkong Volunteer Rifle Association, but he in any way relaxed.

There were 434dd not think that would be possible, detained under warrant, each of whom bad be ause several of their members would to be patiently examined and cross-examined not be eligible for membership in thepellant had made out bis claim or not; the until the truth had been fully elicited.ather Association it was for them to de cide whether they should wind up the Associa Twenty-five runaway maid servants admitice, and it is noteworthy that the tion or make arrangements to carry it on; per Department belleves that this class is sonally he was in favour of winding-up the fully aware of the protection which the Government extends to them-a fact which argues much for the intelligence of these hard-worked girls. The great aim of the Po Leung Kuk is, of course, to defeat the ends of the disorderly-house keeper. The

behalf it was contended that the law of China must be incorrectly stated by the experts law, however, is so framed that the utmost

inasmuch as the appellant was both before and difficulty is experienced in obtaining a

after the lapse of six years from the issuing of

ditionnt gear was necessary and was requisi.ment. The steamer Hongkong, which leaves tioned and despatched from Hongkong. Des 0-day for Haiphong, bad on board two special sufficiency of proof to warrant a prosecution.

the permt recognised by the district magistrate A collision occurred in the harbour last pite every effort made the water in the forward pumps for clearing the bolds of water. It le As the report says: "Intimidation and for-

as the owner of the land, athough, as a matter night, which may result in the master of a part of the cruiser, did not abate, for it simply stated that while there are no leaks of any im. cible detention are also very difficult of

of fact, he had done nothing in the way of steam-launch being seriously involved. It flowed in again, as fast as it was pumped out,portance, the plates of the vessel have been ubjected to such a heavy strain during the proof, but no amendment of the law can

reclamation. The respondent maintained that appears frans the reports made that at about 8 ander out totelis pace. The leak, it is said, time she has been on the recks that the inter the privilege of reclaim ng, granted to the p.m. yesterday, the Li Tung, a Chidere-owned another foot took place. is silces admit water, but if the cruiser could only render the proof easier." With the help of

appellant under the permits not having been steam-launch, left the Central Market Wharf was in such a position the Chinese gentlemen and business men of

the overhanging for exercised within the statutory limitation of six to proceed to the B. 1 ss. Purner, "which was Hongkong, who have interested themselves

years, had according to the law of China lapsed, anchored in the northern fairway. All went deep on the outside, and several feet inside, ther remains calm and no immediate danger in ward part of the vessel that with the water be pulled off no difficulty would be experienced n bringing her to dock, Fortunately the weg- in the operations of the Po Leung Kuk, it

and at the date of the Convention of 898 did well until they had proceeded about three parts it could not be got at to be patched feared. Recently it was reported that the final is hoped to secure greater protection for the

not exist and could not be used to found of the distince, when the launch ran full butt However, the operations had one beneficiol unfortunates who cannot or will not help

the claim to a grant of tile from the British into a coolie passenger junk which was com effect that they kept the vestel at a uniform operations for salving the vessel would be Government. Appellant could possess no ing up at the time with 33 passengers on board. weight, and so obviated in great measure hand seem to indicate that the work will be completed on the and of April, and accounts to themselves, and it only remains to con-

It was thereafter unanimously agreed to right against the British Government tha be The launch struck the junk end on and knock the risk of her breaking up by grinding accomplished about that date. gratulate the Po Leung Kuk authorities on

did not possess against the Chinese Governed a big hole in her starboard side, the launch heavily on the rock on which she is so un- the success which has attended their bene-

With regard to the balance it was agreed ment. His lordship proceeded to review the itself not sustaining any injury of any import-fartunately perched. As it appeared hopeless ficent laboure up to the present time that a trophy should be purchased and handed vid nce respecting the position of the appel ance. The junk filled and became water log

over to the Volunteer Rifle Club.

lant towards the Chin se Government in 1898, ged, and the passengers were thrown into the

According to Le Courrier Salgonnait of the Lieut, Northcote was appointed to wind up and pointed out that fo that respect he failed sea by the sudden 1st the Junk took, at the Mr. Jameson considered the advisability, or 7th just the refloating of the cruiser Sully, JACK ASHOKE,

the Association.

to maintain the position which he took up and moment of the collision, to port, The junk otherwise of renewing his contract which was which is stranded in Along Bay, is likely to A vate of thanks was accorded Lieut, North- therefore the claim against the Crown must settled down, and the passengers were picked about to expire. It is to be regretted that he nove more difficult than was at first anticipat.. The problem of providing Jack ashore cote for his labours as secretary, and the fail. The appeal would be discussed. up by the launch and passing sampans, and finally decided not to renew it, as he bad in the | zd. The Company which was in charge, with an Institute, where he may be clear of proceedings ended.

The Tuisne Judge delivered a very lengthy from the sampant were subsequently mustered meanwhile had a severe fall, in consequence of of the operations for refloating the vessel were, the temptations which are peculiarly attrac The Admiralty having transferred their range judgment, in the course of which he remarked on the launch, when it was discovered that which he sustained the fracture of three of his however, confident that the work would pro tive to the sailor, and weaned from the early in the year from Kowloon to Stonecutteret the appellant's argument on the point of three of their number were missing, and it is ribs on the right side. This regrettable acceed rapidly, and stated that there was nothing

the old arrangement which bad worked weli allurements of the gin-palace, has afforded for some years had to be given up. Owing to

his not having fulfilled the conditions under supposed they were drowned. The mister of cident, of course, incapacitated him from further to fear. which he was permitted to reclaim was that the launch Zi. Tung, on the matter being, re- active superintendence of the operations going on the other hand, serious alarm has been. much thought for the well-intentioned philanthis change and to the uncertainty of range the Chinese government had no right to reported to the police, was arrested, and he on, so that after the doctor of the Montcalm felt for several days regarding the result of the trophist but with little result. At every accommodation in what is now known as the enter the lands comprised in his documents stated that there were no lights on the junk, had attended to his injuries, and bandaged Upwork on account of the heavy seas. great seaport there are so-called homes and King's Park, the usual Easter Prize Meeting of claim, that such a right of re-entry was not and being a dark night he could not see any his side he left the scene of his labours on Institutions primarily intended for Jack's was not held.

There is an increasing volume of water enter. sexpressed on the face of these, documents, and thing in front of him. On the other band the Sunday morning, after having handed over the use, but they are all designed on lines laid Up to the present no further steps have been was too, severs measure to be employed in law, master of the funk and the rescued passengers control of the operation, and given the use of the vessel at each tide, which has a damag- down by the "unco quid."

taken in the matter of amalgamation with the for the law leaned against forfeiture. He fur declare that all regulation lights were burning his salvage plant to the French Admural, anding effect on the vessel. They are Army Rifle Association suggested by Major |ther stated that the Chinese Government was brightly. Ching, the master of the launch, la trammelled with conventional ideas; usually General Sir Wm. Gascoigts at the time when never divested of the ownershipof the land, but held in custody, pending inquiries and a search anal,

returned to Hongkongt his morning, in the ss. The Montcalm has left Baigon for Along

Bay, with the abject of saving whatever, is pos there is an air of religion about the the King's Park was first mooted, and it be simply permitted the appellant to enter on the for the missing passengers, no bodies having Mr. Jameson cannot express himself poultive,sible from the Sully. The material will be, Institutes which, while it may not be actually came evident that our present range would soil for the purpose of reclaiming it within a been so far recovered:

ly as to the probabilities of salving this vessel, taken to the arsenal at Saigon,

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Association.

The accounts and report for the year were adopted,

Lleut. M. S. Northcote, hon, secretary, stated that there was a balance of $5364 odd at the credit of the Association at the end of the year, several payments had since been made A member asked-Will the winding-up affect interport matches between Hongkong, Shang- hai and Singapore?

The Chairman replied that members of the interport match team were not necessarily members of the Ride Association Anybody might be selected as a member of the team.

Lieut. Northcnie said it would rest with the Volunteer Reserve Association to take up such matters. As far as he knew there were in the Colony at present three rifle clube, possibly four-the Army Association, the Volunteer Reserve ssociation, the Volunteer Rifle Club

which bad reduced that balance.

and there might be a navy rifle club.

wind up the Association,

Governor while expressly empowered to refuse itles is required to refer claims back to the Court to decide about the payment of compensation in lieu of a title being given of the Kowloon Extension Agreement and of o claimants. In the present case the effect the Ordinances real together must be that the appellant, if he had established his claim to the absolute ownership of the foreshore or shown himself to be entitled to any interest in respect thereof, irust receive from the Governor a grant to the title of the estate or, in the alternative sume compensation, It was un- necessary to refer to the grounds on which the president of the Land Court based his consi deration of the question as to whether the ap question was whether he had made out his claim to a title to the land or compensation in lieu of possession thereof. The claim was based on two documents which were no more or no less than a reclamation permit con- taining a provise that the holder would be

entitled to

convert

button.

FEARFU LOSS OF LIFE.

3 lat ult

to continue the operations without the aid of extra gear in the shape of more pumps, etc.,

much to be hoped that complete success will attend this second attempt to restore the splen- did vessel to her proper elements.

17th ult. Latest advices from Haiphong show that the

SALVAGE OPERATIONS PROCEEDING,

30th uit.