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IE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

EPTEMBER 20

reden.

LOOK.

DON, 18th Septe

that last week, Norwa

temporary fortifications,

trees and barricading

Nearly all the troops in the

frontier districts seemed to be mobilised:

Great relief is falt In Christiania at peaceful outlook, but

is expressed that peace has not been too dearly bought

Volunteer Review in Edinburgh

IR THOMAB LIPTON INJUREDIS CA

Latera

The King has reviewed 40,000 Scottlah Volunteers in the King's Park, Edinburga the weather was favourable, the surrounding picturesque, and hundreds of thousands of spectators attended

Sir Thomas Lipton, while riding past the King at the head of the and Lanark Engineers, was thrown from his horse and kicked in the face his Jurles are not

serious.

Fortifying the Bosphorus.

RUSSIA DISPLEASED.

clear out of th

Esimboozle somather

profound contempt: sporting gente,

generated

Sing for its own sake, and not as a mies

Conseque deceiving the publ

there was;

with his lef stinging swing an

eye,

ed with blood. Thence onwards his aye on that weal. Sags Now

sportsmanlike display. got Roberts in such a position that a of ander-cuts might easily, have proved but he waived the right in case should be any suspicion of foul work

the Public

vain the Supreme. Wilson) (Musara, Sto

Court that the defendant beIN

farther paniculare as in the

@tioned a paragraph.

{He'äsked that the defendant manila

to file particulars of such stipulations has besa’clowed to the||to. The plaintiffs had no knowledże

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stipulations, contained in the original contri and at the trial they might be confronted with

His Lordahnuli ba liked MENCA

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was the order of the day in the dingy apartment in which the books were copter had said there were no further Tip: FREVIOUS TO HEM

and eighth rounds. The ninth started Hard, with Roberts blowing. Newmes bad the best of it, though his face was not a pretty sight... The tenth and eleventh rounds showed Was announced that two char be disposed of last

oberts weakaning. Newman got him at the Lures times and punished him severely ceptible alt of questioning in the air, sigThe twelfth was the last round. Newman Falled by queries as to the character of the candidates for the welterweight and middle came romping away from Fin corner and leid Roberts - out. He rose at the count weight championships of China That ordeal of nine pad was again driven to his knees. was safely passed through by the compete Again he waited till nine was cried and or, although it must in honesty be confessed, crawled weakly up to Newman who punch there were a few doubting Thomsses in the ad him fat the floor where he lay audience. The result, however, proved bayond till the cough out. It was a first-class fight, all manner of doubt that the fights-for-the-

was distinguished by clean sportsmanlike tactics:

So far as I can learn, no books have been issued to borrowers, and nobody has seen what is going on behind the closed door, certain evidence which the be able to PIANOS PIANOLAS, When the Library was closed eight of ten In reply to a Lordship, Mr. Wilson said weeks ago, it was announce that the commilles the defendant was not present in Court, but in charge of the Library intended to renovala faw moments previously Counsel bed sean the place thoroughly, to clear away the cob defendant's solicitor and told him of his interd-

ed motion. The defendant'à sóliciter p

er gave him webe, polish up the glass panels, and generally no information beyond telling him to apply for to brighten up the appearance of the erstwhile further par

ained. At that time, it was given out that the Library would only be barred for a couple of weeks, on three weeks at the outside; but time has passed, and still there is no bign that the Library is to be re-opened. If questions are asked of those who appear to have some con- nection with the institution, a non-committal answer is, given and the questloner, like the rich, is sent amply, AWAY. The roading room has been transferred to an upper floor, where a law periodicals of ancient date liter a couple of tables, and there the Inquiter after know ledge is left to overload his weighty brain. - As a matter of fact, none. but those whose present occupation is chiefly devoted to the circumam.

the defendant's tions beyond those mentioned in the co trast referred to, the plaintiffs would bave known where they were, but would be at a loss if the The following Pianos are thoroughly sound stipulations were some other matter pataide the contract." ~ Ho › thought"|"the - plaintiffs › were entitled to have their application granted, and defendant within eight days further particulară would order that the plaintiffs be given by the as to certain stipulation ya further particular plaintiffs and defendant and referred to in paragraph 3 of the amended answer,

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22 championships ware the real things, there was there was not a suspicion of fout from start bulation of the streets find the time to mens Kolly and Pott's share list to-day, weIG ́LE':

26 suggestion of hocus pocus of hanky-panky to finish, about them. They were fights that would have done credit' to the National Sporting Club,

Fortifications are being rapidly constructThey proved a revelation to those who have ed at the Bosphorus, as the result of the scare occasioned by the Potemkin mutiny,

These are causing great displeasure in Russia, who has already protested.

SHANGHAI “ALHAMBRA"

ACTION. BY CONBULE.

only seen boxing as enunciated by some passers-by whom it is not necessary to specify

cwman, of Hongkong, and Robert Keats, fought a capital fight for he walter- weight championship and no faith better de served a victory than did Sam Newman. The punishment he endured while waiting to place the crusting fizale would have staggered a Trojan, but be held on, half-blinded by a cut on the left eye, and his opportunity came. The final blow that drove Koberts to the ground, where he remained antil the count out, was irresistible. For the middle weight champion. ship Jack Weday, who is described as the cham- plon of the Hawaiian Islands, whatever that may mean, met F. H. Greenbill, of the R.G.A But the four rounds that sufficed for this event did not afford the merest exhibition of boxing it was more in the nature of a farce than

THE MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, Jack Weday's light with F. H. Greenhill was, as has been said, pretty much in the nature of a farce. Weday played the clown, with his windmill preparations. Greenhill never had a look-in and when he retired at the fourth round, he may be assured that he did the wisest thing.

Mr. A. E. Parker acled as referce to the satisfaction of the audience and sing. Mr. A, B, Kelly was timekeeper,

BEGGING FUR BEER.

*A MONTK'S, DAOL..

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According to Shanghai journals the closing ball atthe Alhambra was to take place last Thurs day evening. It will be within the recollection of our readers that, some weeks since a telegram appeared in our columns announcing that the Consular body were closing this notorious re- sort on the 15th inst. We now learn that at the meeting of the Municipal Council the other day, the following correspondence was brought a fight. Weday had his man boaï in the first of them. He afterwards, went to some others weeks or more to cleania a room-it was only

forward:-

The Senior Consul forwards a certified copy of a resolution passed by the Consular Body authorising the Palice to close this building after the 15th instant. It is decided to request the Senior Consul to forward the necessary warrant, countersigned by the American and Spanish Consulates, for use on the 16th Idem,

Shanghai, 31st August, 1905. 'Dear Sly, I have the honour to enclose a certified copy of a resolution passed by the Comular Body on the goth instant, and to re quest you to issue the necessary instructions.

Certified copies have also been forwarded to S. R. Frice, Esq., and Frank Gordon, Esq., proprietor and lessee of the Alhambra through their respective Consuls,**

I have, etc..

Dr. KNAPPE, Consul-General for Germany

and Senior Consul. F. Anderson, Esq.

Chairman, Municipal Council,

round and played with him as a cat with a

mouse till the fourth.

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"four pairs of stairs " like Thackeray's bachelor, ¦ » and the consequence is that the reading-room is left severely alone by the great majority of people, while the clerks or assistants in charge drawse away the hours after the fashion of the village swaius, in an 'old-time pastoral. But it was a significant move to shift the lead- ing-room at all. If it had been actually in tended to re-open the Public Library after a couple of weeks there was really no neceïsity to remove the reading-room from its usual habitat. But evidently those in charge of the operations recognised that they had a big job on hand. It might bé for years or it might be for ever, appears to have been the idea of thore who determined upon this gigantle idea of Another type of beggar'was before Mr. F. A cleansing the Public Library, for the reading Haseland to-day. This time it was an unem. room was found a pince in the regions above. played seaman from Sweden, and Sergeant Of course it is always: difficult to get at the Garred told the Beach that at 855 p.m. yester root of the motives which Impel those who are custodians of the public interest, day he saw the man go up to a group of men standing outside the City Hill and speak to one but if any one can prove that it takes eight landing on the steps, and witness followed a single room-of the size of that set apart for him and beard him ask for money. Do the purposes of a Public Library then all fendant was told to "get out and work, can say is that Baron Munchasen is stifl in our He replied that he had work, but could not midst and, as they say in the sporting world' "going strong." If it was originally contem get any money from his master. He was re- peatedly told to go away. Witness then look plated to close the Library for sven a month, him into the road sad told him he had no right provision should have been made for the issue to be begging in the public streets. He replied of books to those entitled to borrow them. I "that's alight, don't you mind me, I only should have been an easy matter to open the want to buy some beer." Defendant gave at Libtary or to require people to send in applica- tiods for the issue of books during certain boors, address which proved to be a false one-Deof the day. As it is the Library is a veritable as a desire to win by sheer logging. Coyne fendant said he was not begging; he was 'stand.

Bastille; nobody knows what is going on in- got home sume pretty ear-lifters, but his counting outside the City Hall, which he thought was tering was feeble and wants attention, Coyne the Post Office, when a gentleman cams up side; the recovalors may be holding high Jinks had the better of the first round, but Griffiths and asked him if he would like some bear, and in this Hongkong Htar Chamber, for all I know. turned up bright and fresh for the second he said he didn't mind, and then the gentleman The unfortunate part of the matter is that the Although Coyne was the lighter in slep, Griffiths observed, "suppose I give you some money Public Library was closed just in the middle landed the heavier blows Coyne might have to go and buy some beer for yourself," and of the season when people are most inclined to won to 'far on points, Eut Griffiths was the

was just going to do so when the police, devote an hour or two every day to mental re- likelier man to reach the finish. In the third man arrived on the scene. He added that he creation. During the summer months, ik, is round, Griffiths landed a pat on Coyne's right had employment on a ship and could go on usually far too hot to indulge in violent ex jaw which sent the little no spinning to the board as soon as the ship was ready-His ercise; even a mild saunter along the higher rapes. When he came forward again a knock Worship: What is the name of the ship? levels in an act of self-abnegation which call on Coyne's proboscis diew first blood. I don't know, but you can see it in the papers-forth all the will-power and strength of mind Griffis, however, was rapidly losing his wind His Worship: Men of your class are a perfect

hard labour for a month.

F

THE BANTAMS,

Griffiths and Coyne, Marriott being unable to The programme opened with about between Appear so that the former took isis place Griffiths specified that the bout abould be re duced, to six rounds instead of eight and he did wisely as it turned out. The bantami went at each other hammer and tongs from the first there was not so much science displayed

It being a notorious fact that the Alhambra in an establishment where gambling is carrica and if Coyne had followed up his advantage post in the Colony; you will go 10 gaol with is, therefore, during the summer season that a

on, where had characters of both sexes are in the habit of resorting, and where disorderly scenes, disturbing the peace of the neighbour hood, are of frequent occurrence;

It being well known that in several instances the Consuls have had to deal with cases of young men af promise having been ruined in that place; "It being desirable that such an establishment should neither be protected nor tolerated by the lawful authorities;

in the fourth round be should have finished his opponent. There was an air of caution about the pair in the next round, until Griffiths cornered Coyne ard seived out a couple of slashing head strokes which provided a starry vision for the fatter. The sixth-and last round was comparatively slow. Both boxers were waiting for the second wind which would not come. Griffiths forced a triffe, but he had his match in Coyne, who was as nimble as ever. The referee declared the match a draw, which pleased everybody. Had the bout continued, the probability is that Coyne. would have won: he was will fit and springy when the gong

out.

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TIR' HONGKONG POLUNTKER RESERVE ASSOCIATION. The 100 yards pool competition on Saturday last, resulted in a win for Mr. J. C. Gow. The principal scores were as follows:-). C. Gow 66 scr.66; 1: Parkes 66 scr.66; 1. H. Pid- geon 63+2465; W. H. T. Davis 58+64 J. C. Peter 58+6-64;). E. Bingham 34+ 30

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ft being understood that it is the duty of the J'olice of the International Settlement to take the necessary measures for ensuring peace and good order in the International Settlement and. sounded, while Griffiths seemed to be "pulled fellow $5+4×59; W. T. Edwards 43+ 14 50: winter-time; when the chill winds blow that is f. Pected to keep, they will be provided, if neces

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(1) That the Alhambra be closed from the zgth of September nexi;

(a) That the Municipal Council of the International Settlement be authorised to take the necessary measures to enforce the above resolation,Steele

This resolution was proposed by the acting. Consul-General for the Netherlands, Consul General for Belguim, and seconded by the Contula for Spain, Germany, Russia, Deawiark, Austria Hungary, Japan, Portugal, Sweden and Norway, France, Great Britain, Italy and

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AMATKUR WEESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP. J. Witchell, of Hongkong, and J. Collins, of the Army Ordinance Corps, both Sandow gold medallists, met in a wrestling content for the amateur championship of Hongkong. A trophy, presented by Sam. Newman and Jack Weday was also offered to the winner. There was. never any doubt as to the result. Witchell's long reach and powerful frame quite over shadowed the compact Collins. It was a catch-

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CANTON NOTES) -

*\[From Our Own Correspondent.}

THE BOSCOTT.

Canton, Set 19th,

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when they are saying it, that there is nothing like a deep arm chair, a blazing fire and a good book in the winter. But the authorities are entirely against the pleader in this cRIO. People must be up and doing if only to keep themselves warm, and, so this is no time for Hongkong, 20th September, 1905. books. But the Public Library guardians have THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH.

** COMPANY, LIMITED. [as-catch-can style. When the competitors There is little change in the attitude of the changed, or endeavoured to change, all that,

HONGKONG STATION closed it was simply a case of Witchell exerting people toward the purchase of American goods. They have kept the Library closed during the his strength and setting Collins on the ground. Agliatore afe Hill at work. In scine places the best part of the summer season. There is no

EFERRING to the: Company's Notice of The Best fored occupied one and three quarter. falls for preaching the Sacred Edict, are being evidence when it will be opened. Of course, June, according to which the Rate minutes. The second round was even shorter, used to proclaim against American goods, it may be said that the splendour of the Library of Collection for TELEGRAM CHARGES Witchell caught his opponent by the middle in other places the Chinese are preaching boy when it is opened at last will compensate for was dred at DOLLARS 0.43 dual to FRC: 1.00 Council Room,

and laid him on the ground-time, 20 seconds colt under the guise of International Law, all trials and tribulations now that is ghostly for the quarter ending 30th September, 1905. Shanghai, 8th September, 1905.

Collins was not nearly so good as he was when There seems to be a desire to keep within the advice. What people desire to know is whether SENDERS OF TELEGRAMS are hereby advised Sir-I have the honour to acknowledge thee won the Sandow medal, but that may be letter of the Law.. Stories are being circulated the Public Library is to be opened this year, that the said rate will remain unaltered subject to the effect that the boycott has been called: and, if so, when? A very large number of the revision after 3 months dating from st

October, 1935, receipt of your latter of the 31st ultimo enclos accounted for by want of practice,

off, but the 'Cantonese refuse to believe this, public will acho that question, and I trost that.

** OLAF NIELSEN, QHE WELTER-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.

Superintendent The event of the evening was the fight for The edicts issued from Peking are looked upon the Library people will see their way to give:

LAT

allowing the boycott, but warning the people;

Hongkong, 20th September, 1995, 1947 the_welterweight championship As Sam to keep the peace. The worst feature of ito satisisetory *.swer in the

PUBLIC AUCTIONA Newman and C, Roberts stepped into the ring. whole affair is the creating bad feeling Yours, etc. With a view to carrying Into affect the auth they received a great ovation. Both looked a agitation has aroused the Chinese and Hongkong, 20th September 1935. THE Undersigned by a received instruction

against all things foreign. On the other hand orisation referred to in the concluding para- graph of the resolution, I have the honour, although Sam looked a trifle tired' is if of there is a better national spirit than has, beenWe have no doubt that the energetic: serre-;)

med to sell braga request that the Council may be provided with colour. The art was quiet; Newman forced, manifested in former year a search warrant countersigned by the Ameris but Roberts kept on the defensive, till he got PIRÁTER AND FOOTPADS of our correspondent's communication bla usual. can and Spanish Consulates, legally, and pro-an opening and landed couple right and left. River pirates are very bad on all the rivers. That readied his opponent, Roberts began to The boat owners complain bitterly, They are perly empowering, the Police to enter the *Alhambra* premises on and after the 16th hit rather wildly, and once looped the loop on robbed every few days or have to pay heave smashing effort that blackmall, and there is no redress, Most of

FA PLOT to instant, and there or elsewhere lo arrest the one foot as jbe result

the road leading isip Canion are watched by panding whack footpada, and anyone who ventures alone is and

"waltzed round" | "sure to be relieved of his money and most of disco ober but failed | his clolbergoNAMES

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