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RUSSIAN PUNERAL

AT MANILA

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 1905.

and have further sellers at $80. Unions are to the difficulties of finance. Langkats ad- firmer and after sales at 57671 and $770 are in vanced to. Tis 175, but are on the wana; demand at 5:75. Yangisres have been dis-to-day. Indos have sagged to Tis, 671 but poted in the North at 51718 at which rate at the close the tendency is firuge, change on London has risen since last week in The funeral service of Assistant Engineer more shares are obtainable.

Fire Insurances-China Fires can be placed consequence of the general want of money Nicholas Sokoloff of the Russian cruiser Oleg took place this morning at El Cementerio del at $86, and Hongkong Fires have lound buyers and to-day demand is quoted 2/8 5/16. AA

at $336,

curiosity we may mention that we are 7d be Norte, says the Manila Timer of 8th inst.

Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and. Maçao tow the parity of silver. From Hongkong, the Arrangements for the funeral were made yesterday afternoon. The officers and the choir Steamboats are steady at $161, Indo-Chinns three days' rate is telegraphed at 711 onsols

have weakened to S03 and are offering. Doug Zoo"/16. ~ of milors of the Oleg camps akhore this morn

las Steamships are inquired for at $35. Shang- ing in the launch Furnis and landed authe

hai Tus have changed hands as Tla 58 Rinando canal and took cafriages, from the office of the Luzon stevedoring company, and (ordinary) and Tis. 481 (preference) and close proceeded to the morgue of the San Lazaro with sellers at these prices. Quotations for

other stocks under this head are unchanged, hospital where the bease containing the casket

Refineries.--China Sugars have declined but was met. The procession then formed and

are wanted at $230. Luxons have tumbled to moved slowly to the cemetery. A small ma$17 and are to be had at this rate. In Shang quee had been erected close to the grave where bai, Perak Sugare have changed hands at the officers and choir to k up their poitions.

Tix. 68. The service of the Greek church was pir formed by Father Porficle of the Oleg who wan assisted by Father George of the cruiser Aurora. The services were most impressive and made so much more so by the surrounding officers in their white uniforms and the priests in their full vestments.

The coin was a plain white one with white trimmings and bore the late officer's accoutre- ments. A platfrem was erected round the grave which was decorated with pot plants and covered with white cloth. At the head of the grave was a white cross with two arms, em- blematic of the Greek faith,

The service is one which very few people have ever seen in the Philippines. The chant- ing was beautifully done by the choir, which numbered at least twenty voices, all the mem- bers being drawn from the enlisted strength of the ship.

Among the many officers who attended were Admiral Enquist, the squadron commander. S. Possokhow, Chief Engineer Moelline, Pay

master Alexander Afanassief, Lieutenant Baron Buxhoeveden, Soldalenkoff, Pilipenko, and Zlebo of the Oleg, Commander I ewitschy and a number of his officers from the cruiser Aurora, and several fruin the Zemstchug.

Captain L. Bobrowersky, in command of the Oley, has been very ill and is still indis- posed; he was not able to be present.

Among the floral wreaths which were many were one fiam each of the cruisers, one from Admiral Enquist and one from the messmates of the decased.

EXILED AND DYING.

HONGKONG CHINESE STOWAWAYS

IN GERMAN NEW GUINEA. Headed by Mr. Sun Johnson, the editor of the Chinese Berald, a number of representa tive Chinese inerchants and business men re-. sident in Sydney have, with much energy thrown emselves into the work of endeavour

of 1st ult.

ing to secure relief for a number of their coun trymen who are at present detained in German New Guinea, says the Sydney Evening News It will be remembered that 13 Chinamen, who had stowed away on the Pries Waldemar, were discovered when that vessel reached syd- ney. Their presence on board was enforced, and when the vessel felt here it was thought that they would be returned to Hongkong, the port at which they slowed, away. But they were landed at German New Guinea, tried, and sentenced to a term of imprisonment. Since then word is said to have been received in

Mining. Chinese Engineerings are inquired for at Tis. 8. Raubs are still in demand at $38. The crushing for the past four weeks produced 753 ounces smekted gold from 6,977 tons of slony. Orientais are offering in London at 77 and our local quotation of G. 519 is purely nominal.

Docks, Wharves and Godowas-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have ruled quiet and pre on offer at $194. Farnhams have changed hands at Tis. 149 and more shares are wanted. Kowloon Wharfs have been placed at Stor Hongkew Wharis are in the market at Tl1.186 and Amay Docks are procurable at $17.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands have been booked at 1126. Shanghai Landts have sellers at Th. 121 and Kowloon Lands can be obtained at $4 West Poinis are quoted at $55. Astor House Hotels have been sold and close in further request at $27. Hongkong Hotels are inquired for at the m- prever rate of $146. Hotel des Colonies have been fixed at Tis. 181 and Tis. 19 and are still wanted at the higher figure. Humphreys Estate are in request at 5iz).

Coton Mills. Ewos have improved and are asked for at ls. 52. Internationals have again been placed at Tis. 45 and Laou-Kung-Mows have found purchasers at Tls. 58. Soeychees have changed hands at Tis. 250 and there are further buyers. Hongkong Cottons are offer. ing at $14.

Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements are obtainable at $18. A. S. Watsons can be placed at $14 and Electrs are unaltered at last quotations. Shanghai Waterworks have advanced and are reported sold at Tis. 440. Langkats have sellers at Tls, 177) ex the in- terim dividend of Tis. 2 paid in Shanghai to: day.

FREIGHT.

Wharves--Shanghai and Hongkew What shares have changed hands at Tis. 1g cash and at Tis 189. for this month's clearance. Snares are wanted at the last figure. The tins incurred by the recent typhoon to this company is calculated at Tis, 3 to 4,000 only. Decem her sales have aken place at Tis. 195.195. Yangtsza Godowes have been sold at 11. 190

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MR. F. Haver-Droex, Consul General for he Netherlands, writes informing us that ships or vessels, arriving in Netherlands-India from Hongkong are not longer subject to quarantine, the port of Hongkong being declared to be not longer infected with plague. The prohibition of importation of some articles is also cancelled so that all goods can now be imported into Netherlands-India.

SUITS have been entered at Manila against Frederick O'Brien and the Manila Publishing Company, by E. V. Bachrach for 20,007 pesos and by 1.1. Taylor for 10,000 pesos. They claim to have been libeled hy articles in the Coblenews which spoke of them as Shylocks, "ten-percent-a-monthers" and usurers. The complaints in the suits were filed in the Court of First Instance on Thursday,

-WONO-Fuk is a 1-year old hawker. Yester day going along Hollywood Read he got tired, Per picul

and seeing a bench outside Fong Tak's res- ....@ 1,105/1,120 | taurant, he annexed' it and took it sway to a 119/1,200heltered place to have a rest. Fang discovered 1,240/1,70 | his missing "sitting board," and the result was 1,3101,350 | that Wong got 12 strokes with the birch and Per chest was ordered to be detained in Police custody (0 1,0171

for 48 hours, the Magistrate not wishing to 1,60,

send such a small boy to gaol. (s. 9981 @1,030

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

REGULATIONS for the collection of Crown reals in a rear in the New Territories are printed in the Gaffe.

FHR following telegram has been received from the Colonial Secretary, Straits ettlements. -Quarantine withdrawn.

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MONEY due for board and lodging, guaranteed | THE case against the rickaba coolia who care. by In Kwai Bangy had amordiing to 5247.90, lassly and furiously drove his vehicle at West was recovered in the Summary Court on Point and knocked down a market gardener, Monday by Troi Chik Nam to whom it was who sustained a fractured les, as already owing by Chan Lai Yu, In Kwai Sang guar- recorded in these columas, was resumed anteed the amount and was therefore sued before Mr. G. N. Orme this morning, when Mr. R. A. Harding appeated for defendant. to have kept out of the ricksha's way, and Mr. O. D. Thomson represented plaintiff, and his Worship held that the gardener ought it was announced that the defendant would therefore discharged the coolie. The wife content to judgment, and. His Bosour the of the injured man stated that his earnings were $12 a month, out of which he had to Pulsue Judge entered same accordingly.

pay $2.60 monthly for rent, and also support ON Friday His Excellency the Governor, two children, one of whom was blind-His was "at home" to the children of the soldiers Worship said she could go to the 'Summary of the Garrison, at Mountain Lodge, Peak, the Court for relief, if not satisfied with the decision, parents of the childsen being also invited, the total number of acceptances being 160. The beautiful grounds surrounding the house were entirely given up for game, and in special marquees erected on the lawas all kinds of good things were provided for the guests, young and old. Races were run for prizes, and things so managed that each chill present received a souvenir of what to them must have been a very delightful time. His Excellency, assisted by his A. D. C., Captain Arb annat-Leslie, and Mr. R. A. B. Ponsonby, Private Secretary, was, as usual, indefatigable in looking after the wel fare and comfort of his guests.

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The Yellow Dragon for August, which is now to hand, is the first number of volume seven of WE have received from the American Presby. this interesting Queen's College publication terian Mission Press, Shanghai, a copy of The The head master's address on "break-up day" 43rd chapter of the Three Kingdom Novel is published in full and as it contains many The Logemachy," which Mr. John Steele has instructive suggestious, should be read and re- translated, with copious notes, in order to meet read by the scholars. One of the old pupils, the demand for a simple text-book which may Hung Hing Kam, who is now studying in Lon be used by those whose studies in the Chinese don, has written a lengthy letter to a master, in written character are only beginning. The the course of which he expresses the opinion novel deals with the story of the struggle bethat, after what he has seen of English Public tween the kingdoms of Wei, Shy and Wiz, and Schools, Queen's College, with its ever-increas covers the perind from the middle of the second ing number of boys, is hopelessly behind, so far to the middle of the third century A. D.Students as sport is concerned. He does not wish to should have no difficulty in following the story advocate sport to the detriment of the school as Mr. Steele has furnished a lengthy vocabu-

work, of the boys, but considers that, as at pre-

greater bulk of the Chinese boys is most de useful notes.

plorable.

YRUNG CHAU KWONG surrendered to his bail this morning in the case in which he is charged with embezzement of various sums of money received by him on behalf of Ip Tin Ting, details of which have already appeared to these columns. Mr. C. F. Diken, of Mr. John' Haslings office, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. H. N. Ferrers, instructed by Mr Otto Kong Sing, for the defence. Mr. Ferrers said he had no evidence to call, and asked that his Worship discharge the accused as uil the ingredients constituting the crime of embezzles min were lacking. The accused was not a salaried servant of the complainant; he was an independent broker, employed by him on the usual commission. He did not concent the receipt of the money; he did not run away; and he was there all along making up the ac counts, getting orders for, and collecting bills of, the complainants. He took the money on account and told complainant so; therefore there was an entire absence of criminal'intent, and no case against his client.Mr. Dixon submitted that all the ingredients of an em bezzlement were present. Accused won and collected inoney on behalf of complainant, and never made any report, nor did he account for the sums so received.-His Worship said he would consider the point as to whether defend ant was a salaried servant or not, and reserved Dc-

DR. W. B. A. Moore has been appointed lary together with biographical index and many sent, the lack of physical exercise amongst the his decision until Monday afternoon.

assistant surgeon in the Civil Medical Depart inent, with effect from the 1st inst.

fendant was allowed bail,os before, $750.

MR. C. D. Wilkinson, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared before Mr. Orme this morning on behalf of his client, the second

Consul, Batavia, on Friday, that quarantine What the Daily Mail is to both the classes refers to his previous commumcations regard.keeper of the gambling game which was raided

A TELEGRAM 93s received from H. B. M. restrictions against Hongkong have been re- moved.

THE Eastern Daily Mail was issued for the first time » Singapore on the 4th inst, and is undoubtedly justifying its existence_as_a purveyor of interesting and reliable news. and the masses of Great Britain se, say the management, will be the E... to the English- speaking peoples who live in this part of the 12 is slated on good authority that the repairing world. The news printed is up-to-date, read of the damage done to the K.M.S. Empress of Japan in the recent typhoon will probably custably written without padding, and served in a style that is certain to please. Mr. S. C Peony Over $100,000.-N. C. D. News.

is the general manager, and Mr. Arthur Ho- well, the editor, to both of whom we offer our hat they have accom congratulat ons, on

THE Commercial Agent for New South Wales in the East, when writing recently to the Minister for Mines and Agriculture, Sydney, ing the trade of Shanghai and more northern pans of China. He says so per cent. of the Trade of China is done at the port of Shanghai, and so rapidly is the trade increasing that the Imericans make it a part of call for nearly all heir steamers. The products supplied from America are the same as could be supplied rom New South Wales. Local merchants complain of having to tranship goods at Hong larger European population than Hongkong and is rapidly overtaking the latter as a great distributing centre, and Mr. Suttor says too. much attention cannot be given to opening up direct communication with the port.

ON her last trip across from San Francisco, the steamer Copfic carried 1240,500 gold, as tica. sure destined to Hongkong, of which $240.000 plished, and our best wishes for continued kong for the northern port.. Shanghai has the rest, The 'mere running away was not

was silver bullion and $500 gold coin..

In their circular of the 9th inst, Messrs. tanke & Rogge remark: The past fortnight has witnessed the announcement of a recon- ciliation between Japan and Russia; but the

PERSONS in the Colony having claims to lay hopes, cherished in many quarters, that imine-

I respect of the sinking of the Brith steam- diately on restoration of peace the recent pro-shup St. Kilde, are requested to send in such found depression in freights would be a thing claims to the Colonial Secretary on or before of the past, were doomed to be disappointed. the auth inst. The political event referred to has tended to.. wards an almost general strengthening of ideas on the part of owners; unfortunately, however, a uniform and material improvement on recent market conditions has by no means heen created so far. There is at the cluse, it is frue, a slight stir in the North, according to Shanghai advices, but the Southern market has as yet exhibited little change of any kind. The near-at-hand future has, no doubt, in store a

Tuis.s. Indravelli arrived here on Thursday, from Cheloo and Chinwantau, with 1,893 colies board in transit for Durban, whither she will proceed, alter taking in some cargo and

necessary stores.

THE Chief Justice, Sir Francis T. Piggott, is passenger on board of the R.M.S." "Tartus We understand that his Lordship is spending the vacation in Japan.

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IN Summary Jurisdiction at the Supreme Court or Alonday, the Poisne Judge, Mr. A. G. Wise, heard an action brought by Shi Yu Man against Chenng Sam Tin and the Tai Cheung Vow Ki for the recovery of $344.14, THE Minister for Agriculture, Sydney has re ceived a communication from Mr. Sutton, the being money due on two promissory notes- Mr. C E H. Beavis, of Messrs Wilkinson Commercial Agent for New South Wales in the and Grist, appeared for the plaintiff, and de. East, in reference to the prospects of a market for Australian furs in Japan. Mr. Suitor states fendants, who were not present, were not represented. It was stated that in February that although certain firms may have purchased some of our furs, there is evidence that they are last. $2000 was advanced to defendants on a promissory note, and in the month following practically unknown in Japan. To give an idea another Sings was lent. Altogethe: $1,400 of of the insignificance of Australia's share in this these amounts had been repaid and the suit trade the following figures are qunted:-Total was brought in respect of the balance.importations, 1904 £91,507, 903 £5.399. 1932 £5.996 From Australia, 190450, 1903 £28 1902 £43. The Commercial Agent states that of course any purchases made in Syd ey are ant placed on exhibition, and as he considers nar fura have not been properly introduced to probable consumers, he would be glad if he were afforded an opportunity of doing sume thing in this direction by exporters forwarding samples of furs and skins for exhibition at the Commercial Museum at Osaka.

Sydney that se eral of the men have died; and, certain outlet for disengaged tunnage in the which left here on Wednesday for Vancouver: Jugnient was given for plaintiff with costs.

thinking that the climate was insuitable to them. a number of their fellow-countrymen here have been endeavouring to secure their removal to Hangkang.

In firtherance of this object a deputation at-

tended at the German, Consulate Offices, ridge. street, city, to-day, and was introduced by Mr. San Johnson. The deputation included the Ven. Archdeacon Langley, the Rer Son Han Ten, and gentlematu representing Yik and -Lee and Company, Lee Sang and Company, Sen Hing Jing and Company, Sun Suey Wals and Company, Kwong War, Chong and Company, Kwong Wing Chung and Company, won Mown and Company, and Quan Lee and Company (representing the Lin Yik Tong. Chinese Merchants' Society), and Mr. Yee Hing, Mr. Lee Chup and Mr Chow Kun (re- presenting the Chinese Commercial Defence Association)

shape of berth freights hence and from neigh bouring ports to Vladivostock, as soon as the latter port is properly prepared for traffic, again, which does not appear to be the case yet. There will in all probability also be some char- tering on monthly basis for Russian account, but as far as Japan is concerned, the latter

country has since the beginning of the war so extensively increased her mercantile fleet through purchases and captures in addition in building, that she will, though with the task before her of transporting back her troops, etc. consequent upon the evacuation of Manchuria, hardly require to take recourse to fresh charter ing on any large scale of foreign tonnage. This is anyhow the view quile lately expressed in certain circles supposed to be in the know.

Saigon to Hongkong-Owing to a few sales effected lately to Japan and the everyday de creasing arrivals of paddy prices at Saigon are and business is at the moment quite impractic. able, Farly in the fortnight a boat accepted. 12 cents per nicul for part concity.

THE Colonial secretary has received the following telegram, dated 13th inst. from H.B.M. Consul, Bangkok-Medical inspection imposed on Rtrivals from Hongkong; vessels must go quarantine station Kohphra.

MR. P. P. Griffith at present with the G. E sand M. Co. has been nominated to the post of Engineering instruction, Chinese Railways, Tangshan. Mr. Montgomery, from Trinity College, Dublin, will be his assistant.

THE Governor has given directions for the rescission of the inclamation No. 2 of 1905, declaring Tamsui in Formosa to be a part or a place at which an infectious ar contagious

rescinded.

AT 11 p.m. on Sunday the fire bell and whistle alarms again rang ous, denoting the outbreak of another fire, this time in Wing Lok Street, No. 133. a vermicelli shop, but here, fortunately, owing to the nature of the goods stored the damage, in the sense of loss, was hut slight: The Fire Brigade, under Chief Inspector Baker, turned out and soon get to the scene, and bav. ing a plentiful supply of water, quickly had the flames under, as an account of the character of the contents of the pince there was but little of an inflammable nature for the flames to feed upon. The place was believed to be insured for the sum of $15,000, but as the master could not be found the actual extent of the insurance, as well as of the damage, could not be definitely ascertained,

CASE that came up before Mr. G. N. Orme at the Magistracy should be of considerable interest to Kowloonites, in view of the many complaints recently inade of the mal-od rous condition of the streets owing to the promis cuous dumping of household refuse and decaying vegetable matter, which is allowed to be in the gutters and give out very offensive smells. The case brought this morning is we understand, the first of a series in a cam-

on $60 bail. Mr. Wilkinson argued at some by Inspector Hanson, and who was released length that, while his clical was running away with the rest there was only a suspicion that he was running from the place where the sufficient. The Court must be convinced that Sambling was going on, and suspicion was not the man was in fact running away because he was playing an illegal game, and therefore on. the appearance of the police he ran away with sufficient, as it was a common thing among Chinese, upon the appearance of the police in their vicinity, to run, on account of a guilty conscience in regard to quite another matter than the one the police was there lar There was no evidence that his client was among the gamblers-Mr. Hanson said that they were running together when they were arrested, while there were large numbers of coolies in other sheds who were remaining quiet, doing nothing wrong, and they gether ran nor were they in any way interleged with

is Worship said he was opinion that a peace able citizen, if he had nothing to fear, would not be running away among a gang of male factors, without good and suficient cause. Mr. Wilkinson then asked leave to apply for a rahering of the case against his client in the event of his Worship holding the man guilty and convicting him. His Warship granted leave to apply for a tehearing. The defendant was held guilty and filed $30 with the alterna. five of two months.

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Having stated its desire to, if possible, assist pw alto,ether above the parity of Incal values disease prevads, and that the same is hereby THE trial was fixed to take place on Saturday pign, which is being instituted by "he Sanitary/Could not pay for their night's lodging being

those said to be suffering in German New Guinea, and having expressed a willingness to meat fine if fine had been imposed, and to contibute towards the cost of removing the men to Bangkong, the deputation was advised that the best course to adopt would be to for ward a peti ion to the Governor, Dr. Hahl, at Herbertshohe.

Saigon Philippine- has a fixture at 74 cents, which is anything but a lucrative rate. Fresh demand is not likely in make its appearance before the end of this month.

DURING the typhoon which passed so near the Colony at the close of last mouth the velocity of the wind as recorded at Kowloon observatory was 4.1 miles per hour. On the day follow. ing the 31st oli, it was travelling at 25.4 miles per hour. The lowest reading of the barn.

The charter 5 reported of a 3,000 tons steamer. from Saigon to one post Japan; rate withheld. meter at the observatory was 29:37. Another vessel of similar size is said to have been fixe 1 in London on basis of about 29130.fr is notified in the Gazette for the purposes of cents per picul.

the Vicar-Apostolic of the Roinan Catholic Church Incorporation Ordinance No. 4 of 1885,

There was an occasional inquiry for a middle.

The depuration subsequently waited upon Mr. Bouer, principal agent of the North German Lloyd, Mr Bouer was at considerable pains to assist the depulation, and also advised a petition to the Governor of German New Guinea. He also suggested an interview on his return with the captain of the Prins Walde sized vessel to lead at Saigon for java during sar, he being the party which could take ac-October, but it ultimately can to naught. tion by way of a request for leniency. Mean time Mr. Boner said he would communicate with the company's agent at German New Gainen.

The deputation expressed its gratitude for the advice tendered, and action on the lines indicated is, it is understood, to be promptly taken

COMMERCIAL.

Quotations for the week close as follows: Hongkong Banks.........$929 b. Lyojto National Banks

38 b. 725 b.

Union insurances... Chini Trailers Canton Insurances

Hongkong Fires

China Fires: ...

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H., C. & M. Steamboats

Indo-Chinas ...

Douglases

China Sugars...... Luzons

Docks

80s.

335 b

... 336 sa. & b.

Bó b.

261 b.

93 5.

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194 S.

... Tls. 140 b.

126 **146

Kowloon Wharfs ... Farnhams Hongkong Lands... Hongkong Hotels.... Humphreys... Ewo Caltons... China Providents... Green Island Cemen's... Electrics....

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124 sa. & b. Tis. 52 b.

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28 33. & 5.

15 sa. & b,

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

Nothing has been doing in the chartering line from Bangok and Java to this. In the faller direction some change for the better may be looked for a few weeks hence

From Kebao to Shanghai and Hongay to Singapore a settlement each is on record at 52, and $2.50 per ton, respectively.

With regard to coal freights from Japan mat- ters are continuing to be in a bad state. Messrs Holme Ringer & Co., Nagasaki, ac writing in their latest circular as follows: "Work has been partially suspended in the coal districts, first by the Ron Festival holidays, and later by The output heavy rains flooding the mines prices have advanced about 5 per cent all is consequently more restricted than ever, and

round."

Two time charters are reported as per list overleaf, both representing extensions of pre- vious engagements.

Sail Freights-Notliing new. Sail-tonnage loading or to lead.-For Balti- more and New York. British bark Lawhill, arrived 3rd June.

Disengaged German bark Ecuador, 2,193 tons British bark Andromed, 1,762 tons. Heitish ship Combermene 1,820 tons. British ship Eclipit, 2,959 tons.

Departures:British ship Travancore, Sep- tember 4th, for Port Angeles. American shooner Churchill, September 7th; for Astoria. British ship Pass of Brander, September 7th, for Port Townsend.

SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT. The following extracts of the week's share transactions are from Messrs. I. A. Sullivan lo their report of yesterday's date, Messrs.and Co.'s share report are puslished on the 7th Benjamin, Kelly and Potts write :-

Business has continued doll during the period under notice, and with the exception of an im- provement in Hongkong Banks and Unions and a decline in China Sugars and Luzons, rates remain much the same as last reported

Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have considerably improved during the week and sales at 5800 and $895 have been effected, Cinsing with inquiries fur shaies at $poo. The London quotation has advanced to go tos. od. There is nothing dong in Nationals, but shares can be placed at $38.'

September:-

that the Right Reverend Dominic Pozzoni,

Bishop of Tavia, has received documents ap pointing him to be Vicar-Apostolic of the Roman Catholic Church in Hongkong.

NOTICE is given in the Gazette that, whereas breaches of the covenants and conditions romained in Crown Leases have of late been of frequeat occurrence, the Crown will in future, whenever such a breach occurs, strictly enforce the powers of re-entry and forfeiture reserved in the Crown Lease

THE C. D. News hears with pleasure that the gallantry of the captain, officers, and the crew of the foundering str, Pechili, caring ost's crew of the str. Allenge, who rescued the heavy gale last Friday week, was to be marked by a presentation at the rooms of the Mercantile Marine Officers' Association on Saturday.

THE Governor of Chekiang has notified H.B.M.'s Consul that the agreement concern ing the mining concession, arrived at between Kau and Mr. Ede, the representative of the Concessionaires will not be recognized, as the Heard of Agriculture, Commerce and Industry have neither sanctioned same, nor affixed their official seal thereunto-Shanghat Times.

morning of Sunda Singh and Sham Singh, two Sikhs who are indicted for the attempted murder of two nther Sikhs. The jury were bidden stiend Count at the unusually early hour of nine, but the typhoon, says the N. C. D. News of the 4th ins", which was an- swerable for so many interruptions to business, made .t impossible for the prinsipil withesses to come over from the Puntung side at that time After waiting three-quarters of an hour, his lordship sent a message into Court past- poning the trial till this morning, when those summoned on the jery must attend again at ten o'clock. The witnesses arrived, as it hap. pened, by fare all had left the Court; but it was too late then to change the decision.

MR. G. N. Orme gave his decision in the case in which a mercdant in Bonham Suraid was charged with keeping a common lodging house without a licence. It will be remembered that in this case Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., instructed by Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, sought to prove that as the fonse was not maintained for gain or profit it could not come under the category of lodging house within the meaning of the Ordin. ance, inasmuch as the prop ictor used it for philanthropic purposes, those who could pay being called upon to do so but those who Kiven the same free.In giving his decision officials agains: this casual use of residential Mr. Orme said he was of opinion that the pre- localities as dumping grounds for all and

mises did corne, within the meaning of a In his case sundry rubbish and refuse.

common lodging house as set forth in the inspector Lyons caught a house-boy, employed didinance. It was left in the discretion of the in Carnarvon Road, in the act of dumping & Chief Sanitary Officer to exempt certain houses quantity of offensive household rubbish at the from this category, but in this case it was the corner of the road, and immediately proceeded Sanitary officials who were prosecuting. He against hin, with the result that the boy was

therefore held that the premises did' constitute fined $4 or seven days. As this campaign is to

a common lodging house under the ordinance he vigneously carried on, Kowloon residents

and therefore must be licensed-Mr. Beavis ask- should keep an eye on their servants, other-

ed His Worship to fix a period within which the licence muut be taken dui, and it was fixed for wise the latter may be getting into trouble. THE following appears in the Association iwo weeks from date. le remarked that this terests of hundreds of houses similarly situated department of the Young Men's Christian As Bulletin, published weekly by the European, was a very important matter, touching the in sociation, of Hongkong:-There are many in the Colony, and it would in all probability men in this Colony who might be enjoying the go further-Mr. Orme said that Mr. Beavis's AT about 45 p.m. on Tuesday, those on

privileges of the Y. M. C. A., but whose atten- client should be given in understand that' in board the steamers in the Canton River, saw

tion, it may be, has never been directed toward Gnding that his premises did coustitute a "common lodging house," it carried no reflec issuing from the back of the Shameen them. New men are continually arriving so smoke and flames which quickly developed that it is almost impossible for a small member- tion against it or its proprietor, and MP beavis into a huge conflagration, dense volumes of smoke and longues of aime rising high above ship committee to locate all, or even a majority said he would see that that poin, was made

of them. We shall urge our present members abundantly clear to his client." the houses in that settlement. It was then to give their active assistance and to make it a learnt that an outbreak had occurred in the point to introduce as many new members as MR. Gray Scolt, general manager of the Ha Chan Tong, peopled for the most part by possible. We are still below the number Electric ramway Company, charged Ip Tan singing girls and ten-housekeepers. It was necessary to the successful working of the conductor of car No. 1 with the embezzle

Evidence showed that, roughly estimated that nearly 10 houses were Association, but trust that the hearty co-opera- Bient of 10 cents.

in question, damaged, some being entirely burned down.

passengers boarded the car difficulty Now is a most apportune time to but it originated in a matshed where it was be join as with the return of cooler weather the while the conductor was buying ten cents The cause of the fire could not be ascertained, tion of the membership will remove this on Tuesday afternoon, at Shaukiwan, sever lieved some cooking was being done by Association will have much more to offer. The worth of congee. When they paid him Tuolies.

Glee Club made a good start last Wednesday their fare he only gave out five tickets, and will hold weekly practices. The Football and evidently thought in reimburse himself for season is about to open. Tennis courts will his outlay on that delicacy with the money for be provided. Beginning with the first week in the tickets not issue. Unfortunately for the October there will be a series of social even success of this scheme, agreat many suspicions bave aries of conductors making this ings, lectures and debates. Join now.

sort of thing a practice, and so privata The volume of quotations from the Chinese detectives have been engaged to trave classics in colloquial use, now published by about the line, and watch them, and as Messrs. Noronha & Co., giving the pith of the luck would have it, it was one of the detectives classics, seems to bedesigned forthe information and a friend to whom the conductor neglected o of students to guide them to an appreciation of issue Gickets, they seeing him glace ten cents some of the better known passages of Chinese in the pocket of the jacket from which he had literature. But in it, Mr. J. Dyer Ball, the previously paid ous 10 cents for the congee. energetic author, has so well and faithfully They reported the matter to the manager, and undertaken his work that the book is of the in the evening when the way-sheet was sent in highest value to everyone who is, in any way only five passengers were entered as having brought in contact with the Chinese language travelled from Shaukiwas to Causeway Bay, In 7 pages he has set forth a relection of and only as cents paid in, the evidence showing quotations made "with the object of gathering that seven men fravelled that distance. The together the words or phrases, or sentences in defendant admitted that he did not issue the the classics, used in everyday conversation, other two tickets, and made a rambling state and understood by nearly everyone, be he manment about "forgot," and "going to do so after- or woman, merchant or coolie." A very copious wards," but did not explain his negligence jo index, which is not confined to the words in the deliver up the to cents-His-Worthip Shail. passages quoted; should enable anyone to find give him a term in stocks it's a clear caso whatever he wants which may be contained in against him?-Mr. Gray Scott-No, Your Wor it. It is pointed out that the volume only con- ship, I will not, press for that extra disgrace, as tains quotations from the Four Books, though the man has borne an excellent character 53,508,211 $2,200,000 it is interesting to note that the author has hitherto, and would only ask for such pun.

already prepared a second series of similar ishment as will teach him and others lesson. quotations selected from the Two Classics, As His Worship, in sentencing the man, said he anyone acquainted with the works of Mr. Dyer took into consideration Mr. Gray Scott's recom Ball would expect the volume is most carefully mendation, and would.therefore not deal 10 compiled and beats the stamp of one whose severely with the prisoner as otherwite ho extensive knowledge of things Chinese cannot would have done. He must go to geel for twe Total..............$16,573,338 $10,770,000? be gainonid. It is published at fa a copy, months, with hard labour,

MESSES L. Moore & Co., auctioneers, con. ducted an important sale at property at their sale rooms, Kiangse Road, Shangh, on Saturday. There was a fairly good number of both foreign and Chinese investors present. The property is that known as the Soy Lun Silk Filature Co., Ld, situated at No. 23 Miller Road, Hongkew, and consisting of about 13 mow of land, the main Filature build jog, godown, manager's house and Chinese buildings, the machinery and plant, contained therein and the plant and accessories at three ball Club the following officers were elected:-drying stations near Woorie. Tls, 175,000 was the first and only bid, and the property was President, Mr. f. L. McPherson; secretary and treasurer, Mr. M. Bishop; captain Mr. A. bought by Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg and Co. Hamilton; and vice-captain, Mr. A. S. Kemp-Kiukiang Road. thorne. A committee consisting of the officers and Messrs. W. L. Weater and L.le Breton was appointed to, arrange the practices and matches.

Ar the annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Foot-

Business was practially suspended by a terri- We regret to have to announce the death of fic typhoon which swept over the settlements Mrs. Brazil, wife of Sergeant Brazil, of the and caused incalculable losses to cargo stored Hongkong Police Force, which occurred at the in the various godowns. Wharf shares have Victoria Hospital on Thursday. Sergeant Brazil came back to this Colony in the beginning of consequently suffered a slight set back in rates, but the actual cost sustained by all the wharf January last from farlough at home, bringing companies is estimated under Tis. 10,oco. A with him a bride, whose lose he is now called reaction in quotation is certain immediately the upon to mourn, Mrs. Brazil was taken ill with true facts are brought to the notice of dealers a type of low fever some time ago, and as she and investors, meanwhile some operators are appeared to be making no progress towards getting cheap shares. Interest, unfortunately, recovery, she was removed to the Victoria Hos is high and there is a general want of confid-pital, where she gradually sink, until on Thurs. enco in native quarters, hence their reason for day she passed quietly away. Much sympathy guest at $335. China Traders have been sold | selling. Docka have receded to Ţis, 140 owing is felt for the husband jy hie bereavement.

Marine Insurances.-Cantons are still in re

THE following returns of the average amount of back notes in circulation and of specie in reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended stat ult, as certified by the managers of the respective Banks, are published in the

Average Specia Gareilt:-

Amount in Reserve,

Banks. Chartered Bank of india, Australia and China, Hongkong and Shang

hal Banking Cor- poration, 12,975,718-8,500,00ò National Bank of

China, Limited... 89,409 70,000

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