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-time Customs have appeared in the local | Tate following names have been added to the Press calling for tenders for the removal of list of authorized architects under the Public the artificial obstructions to navigation in Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903: the Canton river. As in well known, these William Lionel Wreford Weaver and Abdool, obstructions are a serious hindrance to the shipping which enter at and clear from the port of Canton. By the Shanghai Freaty of CURIOUS Japanese and Chinese signs are 5th September, 1903, the Chinese Govern. often recorded in local columns, but a really ment undertook to remove those obstruc- remarkable one, which is at least condiu tions "within two years, of the signing of appears on a board outside a European hotel the treaty," and in strict accordance within Des Vœux Road, Central. The legend the letter of the compact these obstructions runs: "Our goods cannot be unsurpassed." should have been removed before the close of 1904. Yet they exist to the present day and the slow progress of the work must be put down to the apathy of the Government, solemnity of the undertaking they enter skugle Copies, Dairy, en cente: Weekly, twenty-ed into, disregarding the letter as well as the spirit of the compact. By Clause of Article 5, the Chinese Government also agreed to improve the accommodation for

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Captain Kobe of the Germans. Tringlan, which arrived this afternoon from Bangkok vid Kobsi Chang, reports that on the 3rd inst., between two and three o'clock in the after- noon, he sighted at Russian men-of-war at Van Fong Bay, and 14 others, mostly cruisers, off" Three King's" Point, aboutten miles distant. They were cruising about but did not ejunal the Taligtau, Captain Kohe also saw a French man of war, about the same time, steaming- from the Bay toward's Saigoni

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THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT AND THE MACKAY TREATY.

Hongkong might well emulate the exam ple set by the public-spirited mercantile BLEND) | community of Shanghai in strenuously striv ing for their rights and rigorously setting forth their claims to justice when matters of public moment are concerned. To take the two most recent examples of this argu- ment which has characterised the mer chants of the northern port, we have only to recall the action taken by the shareholders of Farnham, Boyd and Com. pany, in' issuing a circular setting forth their demands, and the protest, addressed to Lord Lansdowne, by the leading firms of Shanghai, on the subject of the evasion of the terms of the Mackay Treaty by the Imperia: Chinese Government. Here in Hongkong, protests, when they are heard at all, are confined to desultory discussions at the Club, er conversations between aggrieved individuals; but when it is proposed to formulate these protests in concrete shape the promoter of the movement meels with but indifferent support, and often receives but scanty thanks for the energy and loss of time he has given in the interests of those who, with him, recognise that their griev A. S. WATSON & CO., ances need redress. It is seldom that in

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muose representations. The Cham ber of Commerce is regarded, on the whole, as the chief body in which is vested the power of conserving the interests of the mercantile community of Hongkong No one will gainsay the fact that the functions of the Chamber have at all times been dis- charged with the utmost precision in the

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Such another is the cargo labourer who is he'd at the Mingistracy, at 5 pm. on Men. day, the sth inst, for the purpose of coral-needlessly endangered, especially out west, by Wallace Archie Ward to one Harry Slater, of an adjunci licence to sell and retail intoxicat ing liquors on premises situate at No. 51, Des Voeux Road: Central, known as "The Owl Grand Oyster Room."

self-important driver

Having no substantial interest in any of these numerous godowns i cannol state a case, other wise plain representations would long ago have come under the notice of the Tramway manage ment.

Again, in passing No. 12in à ricksha recent ly somewhat late in the evening I noticed nearly double the number or Chinese passeng er legally, I take it, pernitted in a closed car. Surely in many directions there is geed of grenter supervision of the cars and, if such a thing is possible, of setting bounds to the con- ceit of drivers and some conductors.

It would be appropriate, perhaps serviceable, if each car had a number in conspicuous Chinese characters on the outside.

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Bongkong, 6th May, 1905,

avoid if possible a general engagement with the Baltic Squa ron of Admiral Rajestvensky. ft is the opinion of the government that Japan has everything to lose in the event of a defeat and that the longer the Russian squadron re mains in Easterd waters, without a base the ensler it will be to handle when the time comer,

Naval experts who are in close touch with the war department have expressed the opinion that the poper stiategy is to endeavour if possible to harry the squadron of Rojastvensky and to destroy with swift cruisers some of the enemy's ships under gover of log or heavy weather. The opinion. is expressed here that one of two cones will bs pursued by Rajestvenski. Either ho will atempt to escape north of the Philippines into the Pacific and make his way thence by, a circuitous route to Vladivostok or else to capture one of the ports on the southwest coast of Formosa, where there are several small barbours, and make this a base from which to operate. The nations sentiment here is intense, both government and populace

ACCORDING to the Birmingham Daily Mati, the Government has decided to confine the issue of the new rifle at present to mounted troops. The intention of the Government is to suspend the manufacture of the side in order that the weapon may be much more thoroughly CRAIGENGOWER CRICKET CLUB realizing that unless Rojestvenski is defeated all

in the harbour of Canton and to take the necessary steps to maintain this im-REGULATION 2 of the regulations for the man- provement, such work to be carried out by agement of Queen's College by a governing the Imperial Maritime Customs and the body, as amended with the approval of the cost thereof to be defrayed by a tax on goods: Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published in the following terms:-2. The Governing landed and shipped by British and Chinese Body shall consist of not less than five ner alike according to a scale to be arranged more than seven members appointed by the between the merchants and Customs." Governor, who may, at his pleasure, require These improvements are yet far from being any one or all of them to resign, and who may completed and although the reclamation of fill up temporary vacancies as they may occur. the river front has been initiated, it is in a far greater measure due to the enterprise of private individuals and firms than to the outcome of any desire on the part of the Imperial Chinese Government to carry out their obligations under the Treaty. To go into details regarding the non-observance of the stipulations impressed on the Chinese tested. If, however, it is found that it comes Government, and the efforts made by Sirup to expectations, the infantry will be armed James Mackay to place his compatriots on a with it. It is not at all unlikely that a weapon better footing, would greatly exceed the scope will be designed which will contain all the ad- mitted advantages of the new rifle, and will of a single article. There

have a longer and stronger barrel. ence to indicate, however, that in the South, ag |;" in the North, the Chinese Government have. treated the subjects of Great Britain in this part of the world with that inconsiderate ness and levity which has marked the attitude of that Government ever since the days of Sir James Macartney, when our Ambassador was held up to the Eastern world as a tribute- bearer to the Son of Heaven,

suficient evid.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

COMMERCIAL intelligence is printed on

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THR English Mail of the 8th April was deliver ed in London on the oth inst

and Mr. J. R. Wood will act temporarily as THE Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin is going on leave Registrar General,

MEMBERS of the Naval and Military Ladge 8,8 S.C. are giving a smoking concert in the Masonic Hall this evening.

THIS morning Inspector Frith, of the Sanitary, Departinent, heard some suspicious noises emanating from the house adjoining his resi- dence in Wales Street, West Point, and as there were faint cries audible, he went to investigate the matter, and looking through a window he saw two Chinese ruffians snatching some bang. Jes from the wrist of a Chinese woman who resided there. Seeing they were observed. the violent robbers tried to bolt, but the inspector succeeded in effecting their arrest, and they were placed in the lock-up to await their trial,

ANOTHER example of the usefulness of the ladian constables' turbans was brought to lady. A genccurred very No. 703, while on duty on Praya East, heard cries proceeding from the sea in front of Blue Buildings. On going to the spot he discovered a bluejacket-who turned out to be Alfred Lowell, of ri.mis. Andromeda—in the water, and he at once unwound his volu mous turban and threw one end of it to the bluejacket, who caught and held on to it, while the couitable ta for a sampany He kept the man up until native boat came along and

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the military successes in Manchuria will be valueless.

Captain Hodgins, of the sa, Peicking, which arrived in port this maming from Amoy, reporta that at about 6.45 o'clock on the evening of the 4th inst., when 18 miles N.E. of Amoy he sighted fivevessels, which appeared to be battle. ships, but which he could not see clearly, as it was dysk and the weather was hazy. These vessels had no lights, and were not steaming though it could not be seen whether they were at anchor or not,

Members of the Craigengower Cricket Club are "at Hone" to their friends at the Happy Vley this afternoon when, thanks to the enter prising officials, a most enjoyable site is being spent in watching various races and listening to the band of the trgih Infantry, by kind per- mission of Lient-Cel Aiken and Ufficers, playing selections. The officers of the Club are:-President, Mr. W. D. Braidwood Captain. Mr. L. E. Lammert; Committee, Messis. M. E. Asger, F. J. Baker, R. Basu, J. P. Jordan, J. D. Kennaird, L. A. Keanaird, L. A. Rose and | MOVEMENTS OF THE US, PLHET. J. L. Stuart; Hon Treasurer, Mr. G. Rapp, and Hon. Secretary. Mr. A. E. Aiger, The events on the programme include a 30 yards: wheel barrow race, 50 yards blindfold race a 100 yards race for girls under 12, ladies' nomination race, a visitors race, and two fancy

races After these have been decided Mr. T,

The vessels of the American fleet yet at. Cavite will, it is understood, be dispatched to different points on this station within the next few days. The cruiser Raleigh was scheduled

to leave Cavite on the 3rd for Shanghai, while the Oregon will proceed to Cheloo, as also the Sercomble Smith, the pres dent of the long. Wicorin, which is yet at Olongapo, The to sail for Bremenen. Washinton, on the ch kong Cricket League, will present the shield to nav transport Zafiro was said to be scheduled wood will hand the prizes to the successful instant, while the big battlesmp care was due competitors in the various events of the after-to arrive at Cavite on the same date. l'enr

on.

THE IZAN'S NEWSPAPER,

As several inaccurate details concerning the newspaper reading of the Tear have apposted of late in the foreign Press, the following

Admiral McCalla, who it has been stated all along was to come to this station on the Ohio, and 'assume the chief command of the Asiatic fleet, is not aboard, and naval officials are all- at sea concerning his actual assignment.

speculation in rife, as to whom the department at Washington will assign to command the cruiser and Philippine squadrons. Both of

A great deat of interest is manifest and

protection of the interests which come within LUBADAR Ikbal Singh, Hongkong and. Singa picked up.sho exhausted man. The latter, on particulare may be of interest, for they are these require the assignment of a staff officer

pore Battalion, R.G.A.. has been appointed from the rgth March last. hon, A.D.C. to 11. the Governor with effect

THE King has not been advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect, to the Ord

Brussels Sugar Convention, 1901.

A JAPANESE was fined $100 by Mr. G. N. Orme at the Magistracy, for selling liquor

next door to the liquor dealer.

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being brought whore, was removed to the Naval Hospital, where by means of artificial respiration, he was brought round, but being in an extremely exhausted condition was detained for treatment.

absolutely authentic.

A special department stiached to the: Foreign Office deals with all and just who the two rear admirals will be is as foreign newspapers that reach the capital,

yet a maller of conjecture,

The Wilmington is laid up indefinitely for and the greatest care is taken to make sure repairs, while her sister ship the Helena in that nothing unsuitable or disturbing shall

Hlable to prove a total loss to the governinent meet the Tear's eyes. Excerpts are take owing to her bottoms: baving been sprung, from the foreign newspapers in certain cases She was but recently put out of commission at In the early hours of this morning Chinese translations are made, and the cuttings and the Cavite yard, and a report of her injuries Constable 330, while on duty in Queen's Road, translations are then made up into a new forwarded to Washington. The torpedo, flotil East, discovered a sailor lying drunk at the paper and printed expressly for the Tarla, with the exception of one vessel at Cavite side of the road, two Chinamen attempting to In addition to this strange form of news

its headquarters at Malampaya

their sphere of influence; but there are times when even that cosmopolitan, body may not exercise the power which a combination of personal representations would have; in- dependent of the action of the Committee of the Chamber. Shangbai lost no time in invoking the aid of the Chamberance to give effect to Article Vill of the SPIRIT MERCHANTS, of Commerce when Mr. Edward S. Little pointed out in the columns of our senior murning contemporary in the Settlement

is making it that the Chinese Government had seriously

pick his pockets, and a third mounting guard sheet the Tears have always had their sound, island of faragus. There there liny and persistently evaded its obligations and his shop, Praya East, without a licence. Then the middle of the street. On the approach favourite newspapers; thus, Alexander II, vessels which have pieves such a factor in m responsibilities under the Treaty concluded complainant was a Japalese woman, living of No. 330 one of the men holted, but the having been, a fellow collegian with Prince dern warfare, are to slay indefinitely, Sixe lokong succeeded in arresting another of the Meshchersky, used to read daily the Grand- months stores are said to have been shipped by Sir James Mackay on behalf of Great

would-be pickpockets, as well as the cats danin (Citizen), which the Prince edited, to them from Cavite. The cruiser Cincinnati Britain in 1902. It may be said that the

canto man. They were placed by Inspector and of which the greater part was written by is at Cheloo and is understood to be acting as larger interests affected in the North de CAPT. A. A. II. and Mr. Milroy who, for some Gauld before hir. F. A. Hazeland at the Magis him, Nicholas I. had a fancy for reading the a batc, of supply to the marines who ate guard- mand greater promptitude of action, but years past, have been in charge of the Sailors tracy this morning, and each sentenced to Kokkof, or Bell, which came out in London ing the American legation in Seoul, Korea, nevertheless our own interests in the South Home, are proceeding to the old country on the three weeks' hard labour. Nothing was found and was edited by the Nihilist Herzen, who Most of the naval people are hoping thatzibe have to be safe guarded, and it is not greatly roth inst. They were enter ained at dinner by either on them or on the sailor, so it is not was a jew by race but a bussian at heart. government will strongly reinforce the strength to the credit of the mercantile community number of friends at the Hongkong Hotel known if the third man managed to get away But, on several occasions the Count faction of the United States Asiatic fleet, in compari.

last evening,

with any property. The sailor, who did not succeeded in printing its own copy of son with the naval strengths of the other great of Hongkong that the articles of the Treaty

appear to know whether he had lost any. the Kolabol, and in substituting it for the powers. It is the opinion of most people in. affecting the commercial interests of this.}

phing, was charged with being drunk and in original; of course, this was one whenever the naval branch of the service that Rear port should have been allowed to remain in The General Officer Commanding will inapable in the public streets, and fined $3 with Heizen had been particularly pungent in his Admiral Evan's recommendations on this sub- abeyance for so long a time, with only speet the 129th Baluchis on Whitfeld Birthe alternative of seven days. He went in,

criticisms of the shortcomings of the Court jects when commander in chief of this nation, periodical protests on the part of the Press racks Parade Ground at 9:37 am on Tuesday

officials. The type and the paper were coun- will eventually be carried out, but when? next At the same time he will present the 3rd/ against the apathy of the Imperial Govern

terfeited io exactly, that the Tzar did not That is the perplexity, saya the Cablumeso!. ment of China in carrying out the under Class Order of Merit to a Native Officer of the

suspect any trickey until one moring when Herten managed to get a copy of his paper takings solemnly entered into under the

placed before the. Tear at breakfast. Shortly Mackay Treaty. The question of the

UNDER instructions from the Secretary of national coinage of China affects us quite as

The Hamburg-America line has decided to | afterwards the "revised version" of the news. keenly as it does Shanghai. The provisions has been pleased to recognize, provisionally, for use on the river Nile.

State for the Colonies, H.E. the Governor construct six river steamers of light draught pager was presented to the monarch and this resulted in one of those outbursts of wrath for of Article 2 have, so far, been allowed to fall pending the issue of an exequature, Antonio

which Nicholas 1. was celebrated. into desuctude and our mercantile system Alexandrino Heytor Botelho, as Consul for remains wedded to that of China with all Nicaragua at Hongkong. For good. BRANDIES. its uncertainties and anomalies. Dissatis- 'faction is bound to exist where business is

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The only thing whịch can make the United

is notified in the Gazelle that ships con

Since the beginning of his reign the present States navy in eastern water lake low rank in

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reads certain English papers without any international affair, is that lack of a vice- veying Chinero passengers, under the Pro any "blacking out having been done to them. admiral. The French and British fleets are visions of the Chinese Emigration Ordinance,he Census of the Press is far from being both commanded by vice admirals, who both 889, will not be allowed to carry them on the

per weather deck, between the 1st of June always in harmony with the wishes of his rank with the fleet commander of the United

Imperial master with regard to the Press States, generally, Thus the Czar used to read the 5th of October inclusive

Rossiya, which came so often under the Cen- Mr. T, R. Nicol, second officer of the British son's ban. At last the Censor forbade the steamer Taming, was found guilty in the court Rossiya to be sold in the streets in slagle of first instance as Manila the other day, of copies, and on that same day the Tzar sent interfering with a customs officiul in the per. | an aide-de-camp to renew his subscription to formance of his duties and of striking guard F. the newspaper in question. Probably the Buenaventura, and sentenced to be imprisoned. most interesting book in the archives of the For three hours and to pay a fine of 100 dollars | Censor of the Foreign Press is a large scrap $3,400,000 veld, © Mr. Nicol's attorney gave notice of ap-| book! hich contains, such "portions as have peal to the Supreme Court an I band was fixed. either been excised or “blacked, oni" in the at $200. When the Tawing sailed for Cebu Mr. copies of newspapers inteded for unprivileged Shanghai to day at ja am, and may be exp

The Impenal German Mail : Preuisse ci 15,743,90 -11,000,000 Nicol did not go with her as, says the Cubertus, readers, that is to say, if an extract is destroyed here on Tuesday amy

the captain refused to assume the responsi ed, then the same „extract is taken from

The Impenal German Mail & Bayern Chity? 100,06ability of taking him away from Manila while another copy of the newspaper and preserved ing the German balls with dates from Berlio 165,639

under bail awaiting the decision of the court for reference. This scrap-book is accessible | of the 11th uit, left. Singapore on Trday at $19,463,635. $13,500,000.4 his cuán.

casionally to the Censor's intimate friends, *m, and may be expected apre on gth fast,

Average Specie Amount in Reserye

carried on with a currency which has no THE following returns of the average amount stability in relation to gold-the currency of of Bank notes in circulation and of specie in the countries whence we obtain our imports. reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended 30th April, as certified by the managers of the The likin question continues in the un-respective Banks, are published in the Garefie, satisfactory position it has occupied for as follows: years. No attempt has as yet been made to give effect to the provisions of Article 4.

-Daoks. which has reference to the relative position of Chinese and British shareholders in Chartered Bank

India, Australia and British joint stock companies. It is a sore

China, grievance that in cases where Chinese sub- jects become shareholders of public com-

Hongkong and Shang- hai Banking Cor panica registered under the English Acts no

paration, redress can be obtained through the Courts National Bank

in compliance with the articles of China, Limited,.. association of British companies. For some time past, notifications by the Imperial Mari

Total

$1,553.915

MAILS DURA: Canadian (Athenian) Bih inst.: German Bayern) 9th

··· German (@reussen) qin init,

Indian (Kumgang) oly lost.? American (Doric)'13th inst..