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TAIKOO CLUB,

SUCCESSFUL SMOKING CONCERT

AT QUARRY BAY.

427th Nov.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21905.

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stoners, the Hon, Mr. G. Lay, American Consul General at Canton," Lieut. Uomman Commander D E Dismukes, U.S.S Monad der G. R. Evans, U.S.S-Oregon, Licat werk, Total Wen Trung Yao, confidential secretary to the Viceroy, Interpreter Wong Ko Toog, from Hongkong, and Dr. Andrew Beattie, Dr. A. E. Falton, Di. E. A Machle, Presbyterian Mission, and myself embarked on Rev. William Noyes, all of the American board a Chinese gunboat from the Shamien at Canton, lengt

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almost perpendicularly from the bed of the river, which was flowing swif ly Adha 145 under way, and a sign that we had entered a Af 4 am. on Saturday the 18th inet, we got troublous district was, afforded by the com- mands issued by Commander Shiu to the troops They were disembarked and ordered to march along the banks. They were in heavy bayonets, etc. marching order, pulties, pouches, belts, rifies,

expedition might possibly encounter hostile In explanation, we were informed that we were now approaching a district where the natives.

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in this pan of the line war the järgisk creek up of inter communication between 'places jost this side of Nanang." The smaller creeks in fostering the development of trade, on which quired for Irrigation purposes, Ebivertedopefit of the Lu-Han Railway, the steamer were usually fled in, or where the stream was he wished somewhat 18 enlarge. Before the There is to be the intervening station at Chon-plying in the Yangtze Rivor ware less than fifty ju, and here the pace was reduced almost to in number in a year, since which the number, stopping, but over considerable distance a had increased by leaps and bounds to over one peed of 4x miles per hour was attained. hundred while the amount of cargo carried Natlang was reached to just over half an hour also increased proportionally. This prot

Two decorated houseboats lying in the creek conclusively the advantages conferred by rail. them the headquaters of a week-end sporting resources of the country and to encourage abort distance from the station, awaiting cerways in connecting inland places with water- ton passengers by the traip, who were to make ways, which tended to develop the natural Expedition,, indicate one direction at least in native industries. But in regard to this rail- deed since entering the Lien chau River, the ciated with a songwonpastel is making profits. In view of its running parallel The boats were drawn closer together. In which the coming of the railway will be appre-way, people were dubious of the possibility of

was is the van of the procession then came which at present are the bungalows of the en- boats carrying the Commissioners have been surrounded by guard boats every night. Com-half-a-mile or rather more from the station, the tion of the large number of steamers and steam The low-built crowded houses of Naziang lie 10 the river and its meeting the keen, compati mander Shiu's bat, preceded by, a guardship, tmly erections in the immediate vicinity of launches Against this view, he would chic the

the missionaries were in the sixik host, and arched,a Total Wen's craft followed, with a guard bost behind, inaugural festivities Into this the visitors rade in the Weil River, but which entirely had the lively competitice of water-barns and found seats, champagne, and first years operation, which hatted no less a

falsified auch predictions by the results time

the band of the "Michi dis. coursed val H... music.

iplica in distance, with Lord Li Ching-fong mounted the by M David

Landsle

In attendance.” Mr. A. McKirdy; speaking in the name of the Talkoo Club, said the assurance was ample reward both to the Club Committee received that the guests had enjoyed themselves and himself for the pairs taken to pive them tight, jolly tima. At the same moment be wished to assure the guests of the Taikos Club that it was not he, but Mr. Walstow, to By far the best and most highly enjoyable they bad enjoyed. Mr. Waistow had with whom sincere thanks were due for the pleasure smoking concert on record was held at the great self-sacrifice devoted his time and atten Talkoo Club on Baturday evening. The house on to the provision of the extensive pro- was brilliantly lighted, the walls and plilars gramme, and furthermore had cheerfully con- We proceeded to the terminus of the Sam were tastefully decorated with flags

and bunt. ing in variegated colours, and the bijou slage, admirable singing bad pleased

reated to fill part of the bill in person. His shul Railway, where salutes were fired and bris adstic ornateness reflected great credit also did that of the other gentlemen who so and oft was drawn up.

everyone as upon those responsible for its erection. The willingly volunteered assistance in the name the Jammissioners left for Samsbui, where we Shortly afterwarde a special train, conveying club was packed with, representatives of the of the Club he military,

thanked the singer, Baval and

volunteer forces, minent among whom were esse. Hunt, R.,nd Clive's Manter Wille Hunt (for whom the fact that there was not a sufficient number

pro complished

Arrived pianists, Messrs. Morris, Harris,

I just before dusk. Here we experienced a slight delay, owing to Francie, 2 Holmes, RNF Higby, H.K.V.C., the future held much in and 7. Qulus; most. If not all of the members atives of the Mulit ry, Naval, and Volunteer of conveyances to take us across to the river. of the club with their friends were in atten- l'orest and last, though not least, the civilians. however, and we proceeded across to the off

store); the represent. dance. Although every

Chairs and ponies were at length secured, YIDAN. in the audience Cheers formed a fitting conclusion to these music-or be more explicit, making yet, programms Messrs. Bacon and Harria Acqult on Chinese houseboats. thanks to the superior systems of yeted themasives with credit in the singing of a

District Magistrate. Thereafter we embarked atmosphere was not brief

aclay,

ORDER OF THE PROCESSION. glorying (with duct, and Mr. Ray added to his already well- pandosable pride) in the possession of full out of that in high-class style and, as he is ever travelled in one boat, the missionaries in an cated reputation, Mr. Walstow sang & Come The American Commissioners, I may say, Kovse,

took the chair, and in response to his Appeal, Mr. Morris opened", the harmonlent / wont to look the house with him in another, the Total and 'interpreter in a bird, troops-97 in all-paraded on the bank and meeting with

an extremely

upon the chorus. come for the thorough enjoyment of the Blaborate programme, for which the club in deeply indebted to Mr. Walstow, was evident When the audience gave vent to their feel ings in thunderous salvacs of delight which were re-echoed in Shaukiwan aid made the welkin

boat, the Comçnissioner's ginners; and a huge matshed put up for the ₤15bce of the Canton Samshal line, which al

dutifully burring incense at the shrine of somarks, and on a return being made to the cial landing stage, and were met there by the the remainder of the troops brought up the cake WHAT. After a sufficient inter. Jum'ain bout $700, for a ling :

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"After towing all night, we reached Lian-chan redbaized platform, whither he was "followed considerably increase tatidancy to furthery

Collinson, Engineeria-ch), ME" Aghai-Nanking Railway Covered jix times the Total Bhor distance of the Samshuf line, possibilities

overture on, the piano, That everyone had { bɔdled in wering of the sentimental adiia the trooprand stores were accommodated received us as we landed. The officials met hiòners); Ma W: J. Gresian and Mr. H. E. Regdła "ab', well as: the quantity of products in

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wall-played in the

Santa Claus Master Willie Hunt was heard to advantage. The Bear Old Land," by Mr. Harvis, drew from an admiring audience round after round of applause and rastling comic song by the same singer, which met with a cordial reception, was "You've soun changed your mind. Towards the close of the evening esers. Bacon, Oxberry and Harris in that ental trio "Ye shepherds tell ine, increased, by their delightful singing, the enjoyment of the assembly. Just before the close of the en- tertainment Mr. A. McKirdy, on behalf of the guests, tendered many sincere thanks is the Tramway Traffic Manager for his kindaess in placing a special car at the disposal of the tion in which the boon was held. With the sing. queals,

and assured him of the high apprecia- unting of "Auld Lang Syne" by all in the room, what was deemed by those competent to judge the most successful smaker in the Colony for many years, was brought to a conclusion,

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at, the conclusion of each and every musi cal turn. The second itens on the harmonical menu was a song excellently rendered by Mr. Bacon, the refrain of which was enthusiastical- ly taken up by the whole company. Mr. Mickell added lusts to the bright reputation of local talent

by his spirited singing of "I've got a shilling

I through the rain" sung by Ms. Bassfood was unanimously deemed a huge succes. With the arrival of Messrs. Wielstow, RAY,

Hunt and Master Willie Hunt, universally held, of enjoying a really crably heightened.

"Counting and Mer riage" by Mr. Walstow-Hangkong and inimitable comedian-was delivered in premier his faultless and admirable singing of "Topsy Turvy cryin; while his

the evening's entertainment were

and amus. ed everyone in the room. A tuneful prodigy in the person of Master Willie Huss, added to the delectable musical fare, a charming song waiitled "Good-bye, my

my Bluebell,"

11. the chorus baing beartily re-echoed by his appreciative hearers on the Shaughran," son of worldwide esteemed old lady "Mother Kelly

that confessed his love frThe Girl Next Door to Me," and, his open confession deservedly merit. ed the ensuing rounds of applause. Acting upon the suggestion of the Chairman, the entire company now rose to its feet and glass in hand, lustily sang "God Savs the King" "Old Mother Kelly" representative (Mr. Jury), in the unavoidable absence of the dear lady her hang is admirable style, "The Black Bush; and arab encore gave another pleasing Aong which was as highly appreciated,

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BATURDAY'S SHOOT. While on the subject of the Concest it may be was not concluded owing to the rain and bad mentioned that the host held on Saturday light, and thus full scores cannot be given. However, the Royal Engineers when the shoot was postponed led the Taikon Volunteers by 15 points and as the R. s included many of the best shots in the Colony, great credit is due to the Taikoo detachment for getting so close up in the scorin

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9. M. S. Francis O. M. S. Hoa

TEAMS.

Q.M. S. MacSweeney

5. S. Thompson

5. S. Harris

S. S. Walsh

Carpi, Moore

Q. M. S, Shirley

Talkoo.

J. Croibio T. Grimshaw

Eadie McIntyre Johnston

R. A. Ferguson

H. Dinning

A. McKirdy.

ALLEGED BRIBERY OF J WVEZNESS,

GLAIM FOR FOOD NON-SUITED,

27th Nov..

forcell, was in command of the troops which Commander Talo, of the Chinese Imperial had been sent to guard the expedition- body of foreign-drilled men who looked smart and business-like."

Our fictilla was taken in tow by a small stern-will be accompanied by guards.

The journey was re-started at ra.10 p.m. wheeler and we continued up the North River all night, eventually reaching the small town of Lu Po, Here agnia wa were received by the facal Magistrate and were accorded a salute of three guns!

at to am. to-day, 4.

On the outskirts of the city company of Tun-ho, Mr.J; &, Smart, and Total Wong could be well Imagined: (Applause), Again Kok-shan (mambers of the Board of Commis. the argument had also been advanced that us at II o'clock and we were invited to the sioners should live in the boats during their Ferguson, and Yamén, but it was decided that the Commis British and Chinese-Corporation; Dr. J. C. besides the large number of juteamers and

there was a limit to the number Hunter, representing the joint agents of the

r of the развер

stay in Lien-chau, and arrangements were

Kiapzin made to have efficient guards day and night.

that it was difficult to 100 how Mr. E. Morriss (Secretary). Lord Li then declared the railway open in of a railway. To diapore Much reasoning be small launches there was room for the addition Whenever one of our party goes ashore he faultless English by Total Wong Kok-shanly in London the number of passengers travell speech which was subsequently translated into would take London as an illustration. Format- Nineteen people have been arreated at Lien-Gebilemen, in the unavoidable absence of about fifty to sixty thousandilly, but now

as follows am told that is, with the massacre busy

since the introduction to three-decked ing by coaches, and carriages had been only

to the mountains to escape the punish

streets; the passengers had lacreased ten-fold, am told that very many of the citizens have

electric, tram can which darted through the ment which will undoubtedly be meted out, to

while the number of coaches and carriages had that the services of the stern-wheeler were out

By this time the river bad become so shallow those who had a hand in the tragedy.

The Inquiry nits to-morrow, We will be tak

whilst formerly the number of carriages was suffered no diminution, Agais in Shanghai, of the question. Accordingly, an endeavouring evidence for a week, but it should be ex

little over ten and now it torched several coolier to taw or pole the "squadron" day and mornings, so that an opportunity may be afford.

pari passu, from several hundred to over les was made to obtain about a hundred additional plained that sittings will only be held in the

thousand, the number of ricthas also increased night, but although every assistance was rened to have the notes of evidence written up

thousand, which went to show that while the dered us by the incal authorities we found it

each day.' impossible to engage a sufficient number of

Service was held on board the missionaries'

number of vehicles had increased, the number coolies,

boat this moming.

of passengers has grown also proportionately. Fears had also beac expressed in some quar fully with steamers on account of the cheap. tors that a way could not compete success. ness of freight charged by the latter and, of the fact that speed against cheapness had very

By dint of strenuous'exertions on the part of our buatmen we managed to cover a consider able distance during the night, and aborily lawing day reached Ching-yuen. (literally after three o'clock in the afternoon of the fo Green Gardens),

BANQUET AT CHING-YUEN,

trict Magistrate Chung Yuen. He invited the

Here we were royally entertained by the Dir entire company to a banquet, but it being Sua.. day, the missionaries declined the invitation.

Chairs were sent from the Yamen. Amid a cominuous firing of salutes, clanging of gongs," and all the rest of it we alighted at the landing

stage,

Hundreds of spectators thronged the bank, and watched the Commissioners, as they en- tered the chairs, with the greatest interest..

We were escorted to the Yamén where the feast of Chinese chow had been prepared by the Magistrate.

Here might remark that the District. Ma Kisunte of Ching-yuen appears to be

Avery mated by modern Ideas and conversant with Western niethods He has established night schools, which should prove a boon to the per- ple, and has presented the town with a library At the banquet, each of the guests received a pliotograph of the host, signed by himself,

COMFORT FOR THE COMMISSION,

I am told that at the time of the massacre. there were only 23 soldiers at: Lien-chau; now there are 260, including our guard."

THE SHANGHAI-NANKING RAILWAY

OPENING OF THE FIRST SECTION.

INTERESTING SPEECH BY LORD LI

in

norts where shipping railways, of which little weight in the consideration of the Chinese.

TO

the hors carriages and ricabs might again be dispel this apprehension the illustration of employed, as the former suffered nothing through the competition of the latter on the score of cheapness. When we con sidered the richness of the province of Kiangap, and the

Shanghai 48. a commercial centre, lt might

Premier

nist, position occupied safely anticipated that to thoroughly derslop the be

Railway would not be sufficient to meet the resources of this place one Shaoghal-Nanking

thort time Soochow would be connected, when needs. In conclusion, he said that in his hopeful predictions would be tubstantiated Avery

by tangible results, which would be more. now. He remarked on the good speed which eloquens than any words he could say just was being made with the construction of the

ble if the sooner to come back, under purely Chinese control. (Applause). 'powers would I develop the sooner and thus en

enlightened and highly progressive official, ani | being countenanced by the high and important therefore, that of communication between Chinway and pointed out that its mathi

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ways in

tugaful varies of "Annie Lauric" and, ere be the recovery of the sum of >30 being Š24 the authorities came to the conclusion that the Sew this province, but the first sod of the in a very shori Ume. There have been no rail-Rallway Administraión, but for various causes seo falling from the habiliments of the laugh. plied to defendaist, and 86. the price of sioners was unsafe, or inadequate to negotiate Shanghai with the great southern capital of first year of Kuang Hsi that a proposal to start the 25th of April fast's

Ia Summary Jurisdiction-this-moming: His Hopear, Mr. A. G. Wise, Paisas Judge, pre- siding, Gozzer Singl sued Sowan Singhs for price of food purchased by plaintiff and sup clothing supplied. Mr. D D.Thomson appear ed for the plaintiff, and-MF; F-X-d'Almada

Castro for the defendant.

great port of

the Director-General 11. E: Sheng Kungpao, River Bridge of the Ching-Had Railway, the who has gone North for inspection of the Yellow construction of which has just been completed, his place at this opening ceremony for the first the honour has devolved on me to preside in section between Shanghai and Naziung of the pleased to see the number of foreign and Shanghal-Nanking Railway, and I am greatly Chinese guests who have graciously come occasion 1 wish to say a few words to to' lake part

in the celebration.

On this you, gentlemen. In my opinion, the ad- vantage of a railway lies in its offering inter. communication between land and sea, so that in Europe and America, in all large commercial

tes, there. find the starting points of

there you Londen in England and New York in America, are notable examples. In China, Shanghai is the best situated sesport in the continent of Asia. Ships coming from the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans to China all take, Shanghai as the principal rendezvous. Its natural ad. vantages and its large volume of trade cas al most be compared with those enjoyed by Lon. The good people of Naxiang saw signs navigation all the year round, it is equal to the don and New York, while in point of free and wonders on Saturday. (18th Nov.) and above-named places, and is incomparably trooped out and noise abroad what they had seen the Yangtze porte in China. Therefore in dis

their hundreds to mark superior to all the other maritime ports, and They were simultaneously invaded by two cussing the economic advantages of railways in definite symbols of western civilization-the China, we must take Shanghai as the most im first railway train and the first silk hat ports which they admire the more. and he would he venturesome who would tell receives the commodities carried by steamers portant place, for it is an emporium which For admire fron they undoubtedly did. These innovations were

from various countries and distributes them into the interior. the position it occupies is, among the gentry of the province, they were and foreign countries, which compared with the objects therefore of an approved curiosity the other railways giving only inter-communi- and rumour had it, moreover, that they was to cation within the Empire, confere advantages Mr. W. J. Greuson alio acknowledged, the bring prosperity, for all of which reasons 1 e train and its heavy if not wealth, behind them.

much greater and securer. Hence, the im-toast on behalf of the British and Chinese freight of mandarins, native and foreign, was

portance of the Shanghai-Nanking Hallway is Corporation, Ld. He said: Year Excellency, but not less warmly welcomed. quietly

greater than that of other railways. Caviliers Mr. Shea Tun-ho and gentlemen, Nepetations While we were absent from the boats, the. It was only in April last year that H. E. in its running parallel to the river course, but British & Chinese Corporation to build this have, however found objections in this railway were-entered-into-some yea, go by the Kungpas, as Director-General of Rail. boat which had been engaged for the Commis-

am aura they will see the fallacy of their views line in conjunction with the Imperial Chinese railway which by linking up the the rapide of the Lien-chau river. It was

ways in China until now. It was only lathe the construction was delayed. However, on therefore decided to discard the boat in which China is destined to be, though cumparatively railway enterprises was first presented to the H. E. Sheng Kusgpap, and since then progress the first and was cut.by they

had travelled up, the river, and a amall, short, one of the most Important of the many craft, which proved to be much more comfort

Throne. But at that time on account of the ice of has been rapid, with the result, that, we have trunk lines now to be constructed throughout ignorance not having been broken, much able in every way, was placed at their disposal the Empire. Not much has

been able to-day to open this section. it. sp. those intervening trip to Lien-chau,

eighteen months, but instead of talking there built from Shanghai to Woosung by some for bourhood by railway is a matter of immense

so that although a "line" had been ·

with the large towns in its neigh- has been doing, with the result that the com- reig plation of the building in already in sight. The and consigned it into disuse. It wasnt ve everyday importance to those interested in reigners, China subsequently bought it over Saturday in mainly significant because it reveals the Kaiping mines that a line was started from distant date Shanghai will have overland

of short section of twelve miles on time when the Marquis Li Hung-chang opened

welfare of Shanghai, foreigners and Chi- nese alike. It is conceivable, that, at no very that the sections beyond are all well advanced, hoping to see the service through to Soochow followed such times as the Tientsin-Shan ciap cities of the Empire

and that the in the Spring and perhaps to Napking in the and the Pokiya Pekin-Tiantain Railway, vast interior districts will be opened up to trade. the Peking-Hankow Raliway, most of Doubtless new industries will he waned in con run away with bis bellef a little at Saturday's traversed and the enormous amount of capital of the country will be very largely increased, which, on account of the length of the distance sequence, and the result will be that the trade occur, to travel by train to-Nanking very much. China, but because of the fact that many ad-it derives its share of benefit. Mr. Shen Tan auspicious function, but it is certainly true that involved, were built from foreign loans. This in that development, I think,, Shanghai may it will be possible, unless most unforseen events was not necessarily because of the poverty of be trusted to look, well after itself and see that sooner than most foreigners had anticipated:

vantages of railway undertakings were not then he has referred in very kindly terms to those The metals for the new railway join on to those of the earlier Woosung Line, and

generally known to the people, who were, there associated with him in the construction of this Shanghai station is therefore no longer for t

fore, reluctant to put up their private capital rallway, and

or the promotion of public measure. Now you, gentlemen. It is the wish of the British tomminus. On the flatform on Friday after the nations of the world all regard railways as

on their bobalf thank him, noon were to be seen, besides a large number a sign of progress in civilisation. In looking spirit of its contract and to provide China with willing to follow in the font

and Chinese Corporation to live Hunt. Prior to singing

of t of the

to, the Has anybody seen my brother Chawley," Mr.

the representativa Britishers of the Settlement, denser the network of railway in a country reasonable cost that, it

progress we find that the Hall entertained the audience with R deal

a rallway of the most modern type at the most headed by air Pelham of laughter-inflated patter and incidentally I lived with his cousin, but that Gozzer Singh stream, which by this time was running very | Sir Havilland de Saumarez, the Rev. A. J. try become. Of late the fiterati and official Cogaged a mail efficient enginear-in-chief and arren, K. C. M. G the more wealthy and powerful has that coun-ably with those sims. To that end we have can be done conform brought what might be termed the crystal supplied him with his fond, Mr. d'Almada e

Walker, Mr. Fred Anderson, and the Directors of China have somewhat awakened to this staff of engineers, and have the benefit of the tears of humour to the eyes of all. His 106 denial of liability on the defendant's part, and the largest town between Ching Yuen and ones are not yet available was drawn up by Castro said the defence would be a complete rapids and touched at Ham Kong, which laporation. A train of five coaches the new (even more humorous than the patter), at its called the defendant who denied that Goizer Lien-chau,

The 15th inst., we arrived at the first and official of the British and Chinese Cor fact. In the different provinces move advice of one of the most prominent consulting conclusion loss everyone with

ments to build railways follow one after ano-

engineers Singh supplied him with any food, nor did

ther. Hut while the benefits of railways are. I am sure that when the railway in com in the world (Sir John Wolff Barry). the platform, and like the engine, was gaily de- enormous, the construction, of a line, whether pleted, it will not only be up residance in the colony, so we trust we shall

After receiving official calls from the author.corated with Chinese Imperial flags: have the pleasure of hearing him again, in the also that he only heard that he was to be

yellow

a credit to their near future. In the absence of Mr. Bullack,

sued when he received the summons in this

There is a likte station thers, and a bridge of out in large floral letters on the carriage side, many ramifications, cannot be accomplished favourably with any railway is the world. Mr. Rey brought the fun of the fair to a very

case. He admitted that he saw Kisteningh,

bosts stretches across the river, which at this Two of the ten new and powerful engines in opening of this fist "ellor of the Shanghai the engine which brought, you here to-day high state of excellence and took the house by plaintiffs witness, on Saturday, but did not sxy fridge serves a double purpose. While it is a steam up. Attached to the

by single individual efforts. Thus for the early point is between 400 and 500 yards wide. The ported from the Atlas Comp says itself at the

(Applante.) You will have noticed that Glasgow, bad Nanking Railway credit is dus 10 Ha sang with so much feeling and sert that Sis to keep away from Court, or threaten to the audience unrestrainedly gave rein to its punish him if he gave evidence against him. side of the river to the other. It also acts of the engineer of the first Wossung Failway, rates, and the officials of the Land l'urchaus in blok is acting, tribute to hir

who took very great interest in th Shanghai, and Paoshan magising the emotions and eagerly grasped the opportunity

His Honour: There used to be a man here

as a barrier, preventing craft evading the likin | who, in his lifetime this was in charge of chaser and protection, and to the mem rendered Miz Cresson's speech late Chiron:

took great interest in what Department in matters concerning land pur kind wishes you, have expressed, Dr to assist the singer. Voices old and young for these people and he used to coms here in of salutes start was made--this was the pilot engine, which left a few minutes before the Engineer in Chief and his staff for the eff Shanghai I should like, on behalf of the (Bear, hear.); (thank you for the some time ago, who was a sort of high priest We were awakened at 3.30 a.m. by the firing Mr. T. J. Dunstan, Craffic Superintendent. Abers of the Board of Commissioners and strident

was then only a project i and modulated, took up the stirring re fraio and made the windows tunefully vibrate "hese cases and be used to occasionally tell

Mr. Landale-Before we go back to in unison with "The Man Behind!" An end

the truth. Where is he now?

16th instand we passed Tai Wan without encore

the in was to charge of

train, was

of Mr. J. Tuxford. was demanded, but, the stipulated interval in

elency tervening at this moment

The interpreter said he was dead, and his stopping. However, we received pre jents of After the Directors and principal guests had while for the

of the constraction work

Commissioners, so express our Mr. Ray postponed successor bind sold his business and gone

eggs, fowl and Chinese wine..

dutifully stood up to the camera, and the band Als response, During the interval both solid Away,

SALUTES AND PRESENTS,

of the Chinese

cruiser Halchi, kindly lept by impossible, we owe not a little to the represent.inen, for your attendance. I hope but sext

besity co-operation, without and liquid refrsib menia were provided, and

success sing this opening ceramoy, and to you, gentle. His Honour That is a pity. The old man Mesers. H. Davidson, Hon. Sac.

Admiral Sah, bad shown how did get to the bottom of these things, and did, much speed as possible; we passed Chen Lai play, the foreigners boarded the train, the seats who are the right men in the right place the railway we shall be able to iskes op

The joumsy was steadily pursued, with as

they can atives of the British and Chiasss Corporation time we invite you to come for a ride upon Radio, Crosbie, Bassford, McKiedy, Muir Occasionally, tell the truth. and Mitchell with commendable zeal saw that

Kther witnesses testified along the tines of Yeung Shan, where the tocal Magistrate and by the Chinese guests. The scope 'wax str.) ilon is the precursor of the'extension of the prefi'at 5 path., and carried the passengers out of

more salutes and presents and stopped in which were already almost entirely occupied (Hear, hear.) To-day's opening of this first sec- least as far as Boochow (Applauds

The visitor then returned to the train, which

in both rides in Court and requested that they Mr. Thomson in opening the case said there appeared to be a number of witnesses be turned out. A large number of Indians then left the Court.

pears to

At 8.45 p.m. the same day we continued our progress of work duine been heard of the sition was evinced against juch of Shangh7% that this institution of the linking

veritable Eugene Stration, Mr. Simmons, electrified the audience by his perfect rendering of "Coons," and draw from it a spontaneous roar of applause followed by loudly reiterated demands for an encore, to which he responded with that sout stirring song I am looking to see my old home again." In this, his modulat ed tones were heard to the best advantage and the whole souled singing earned round after round of cheers. Mr. Burnett provoked_mush minth-by his intensely funny imitation of a female operatic star sugging through the had finished, several

bullons were listeners.

Owing to the defective acoustic properties of the room, Mr. I

r. Huxley-was-not- to advantage in The Carnival," his top Boles having a tendency to sound metallic, bat, in his ancore, he teached perfection. The youthful star artiste of the evening- Master Willie Host-on his second appearance received an ovation which must have been in

The missionaries informed me that on the tensely gratifying (to: his father and encouraging

His Honour: There's half the Colony? Mr. previous evening they had met two members to himself. As a de resistance, he sang off and defendant came from the same district previously reported to you.

D. The Runaway Mousted. Foor in a style

Thomson then said that both the plain of the Wesleyan Mission--a fact, which I have worthy of adoption by our leading English in India. About four months ngay the defen- small launch was towing us, and we made

dant, being out of employ, went

vent to

at Pak Moi, the entrance to the Fel Lai Pare nt 6 am, next morning. Pak Mui is ten miles The scenery was beautiful as we entered the Tenched at 8.30am onsdag which Paxe. Pakkong was the next town en route

am. Tuesday. LIEN-CHAU, RIVER, Kong Hau is at the entrance to the Lien chilled us, as it swept through the passer. chau river, and a cold and piercing wind A few additional soldiers were taken aboard at this stage, but the journey was practically without noteworthy incident. By poling and wing from the banks we slowly, went up strongly. The weather continued cold.

male maestros of to-day and, therefore, all the and the Jalter kept him in his bountiff, good progress, with the result that we drew up and the engine on the Board of Directors are ban, the first ever built by Chins herself, | railway communication with the prin

more creditable to a bay of his age. Fitting in

and sup with the song was a leipsichorean movement which was executed in a manner reminiscent four months he was unemployed? The de olled him with food and clothing during the of Little Tich in his palmiesto days. That all pre fendant asked the plaintiff to get him work and sent recognised the high standard of musical plaintiff said he would try to do so, and in the falant attained by Master Hunt was evident meantime defendant was kept by plaintiff, ́and many and sincere were the congratulation Fenwick and. Co, as a watchman, but refused -Later defendant got employment with lessrs. tendered to the by's proud parent. In this Colony there is plenty of room at the top of the to repay the amount due. Od Saturday night ladder of musical and it is to be hoped at the defendant went to one of plainuril's that. Mr. Walstow--Hongkong's unrivalled witnesses, a man named Guzdar Singh, and pear in Court to give evidence Against, him, and threatened to punish him in some way if he did not keep from

AWAY the Evidence was led to show that the defendant

enterience no difficulty infind. offered him a bribe of $15, if he would not. ap.

ing more steps of

stitch in

1.

nhove Ching-yuen.

On

Autumn. Mr. Shen Tan-ho's desires

and

may

and

have

most of

at their standards

hisalda. Mr. Hall has only recently taken he get a coat from him, Defendant sald {ities, we went for a stroll to stretch our legs, flowers. The letters "S, N. R." "wore picked with self-raised or borrowed cxplial, in its | raputation, but that it will compare very

has

With the assistance of "The Man Behind thing about this case and did not offer him convenience for those who wish to pass, from "Gabria! James Morrison," named in memory cial authorities of Klangsu, H. E. Yuan named after, Mr. G I. Marrison,"

C

the claims of each guest's inner self were the defendant's statement of denial,

WAL dis

mayonnaisa

Оль

dues.

the senior military officer in the district--who

those

They stated that Lien-chau was about

of morning trains to the City from a suburb, but in the present instance

and monious relationship and to Lord Li foro, kindly, perform

a glorious sunset into the smoke of Shanghai

halk hour

Mr. d'Almada a Castio With costs my miles away, so that we were more than 43. have been abis in London, to enjoy the air and fine will reach there it will prova i convenience approached by the railway) in just under, the

Hi Honours Ob, yes, that is understood,

satisfied. Quite a host of delicacies played upon the broad surface of the improvis of it and never will, so I can only non-sult the honoured us with a vink. ad budet, and one's epicurian taste could

uld plaintiff revalin lobster, paind with Asuco down to caviarre A la Russe #and Lord) wiches. Upon the return of the quests Lo their seats, Mr. W. Hardwick, the genial chairman, in a few well-chosen words thanked Mr. McKinly for his self-sacrificing chorts to provide all present with what he was pleased

thoroughly enjoyable

to

enter

on

to das M. 6. Hunt, R., geplying falomanty behalf of the visitors, tendered wash thanks to Mr. A. McKindy, to the chairman and to the Club Committe for the delightful,

murica svpning, and eulogised them for the paint they make the affair a success, Staff Sgt. Francis R., spoke in similar strain, and espressed the hope that he and his comrades In arms would live to enjoy again the un- exampled hospitality of the Talkoo Club, Mr. Holmes, W. replylor for the Navy, also test fled to the extreme pleasure felt by himself And d his mates at being present at such praiseworthy and enjoyable & Concert. Mr. A Hall coturned thanks on behalf of the civilians

WAS OF

guests

to Soochow and Wasich next year, and, after wards to Changchow and Chinking, thence the view from the outside platforme between days journey from our destination. Is the the car. The whistle blew, outside paisenger transit for commodities, while it will also give to the travelling public, and a rapid means of course of conversation they observed that they steadied themselves by the rail, and the train impets to the development of native producis

bave more troops in the dis

THE HONGKONG LOAN TO trict, although the people were described as at Ganzed as the outskirts of Shanghal, now (as persent and prospective achievements of

Commencing at a moderate rate, the train railway for the ans

No limit can I place to the possibilities of this boing peaceful and industrious.

enrichment of this country. On CHANG CHIH:ZUNG, Quite a number of fortifications were seen, creek bridge at the end of Markham Road, China, congratulations to the Fitngsu province the cancellation of the Easton Hankow Rail- stretching so far into the country, past the new this railway i can well offer congratulations to the natives having erected fortified places on

Viceroy Chang has almost completed his the tops of hills to guard against the onslaughts

past the factories and filatures, into green rice and congratulations to our honoured

magnum opus-defending the part he took in of robber bands, were agrances free biding the homes of the workers dotted arday : With these remarket bag to propose way Concession: After bir despatch to the

Before leaving, we received gifts of a

success, to the Shanghai Wanking Hallwaydoug about the helds or lining up to see goat, fowls and

British Consulat Hankow, and the publication eggi. As we ware;leaving, the

ofs

( the Loan Contract with the British Govern go soldiers were drawn up on the banke, but wonder. It was noticeable that there were no ho togst was drunk, all upstanding, and Instead of carrying rifles thay bald poles in

with much shibuolsom, Caldas oradan bandmant, he became a laughing stock of the Chine dapal poste

bearb ■ dragon dag was

ass. Therefore he is now compiling, out of his ulaifoned, his function apparently belay to warn Caltese ne said that if was, the aim and any too curious of his countrymen

men gainst effort of the Board of Commissioners to con- attending the loan in question and the Wanding on to the metal and

годзоов. The stort the lose scdnomically and as expedi. tract, wishing thus to explain to the public the for making the terms in the said cons pusly as possible and he expected that, next difficulties.bs had to undergoj felt is stated that n thé embankment, hat Fond at present, but been made up, perhaps in readings for a fature Chow and that the construction of the whole completed, when Misikus Hung mingitis

rat linskih prasicallyien gradient, and the remarks made by HE, Lord Chegarding and Frasch and the book will then be Chiplications, long to Naulin Min Limonline would be completed by 1907, "He endorsed secretary will have it transisted Into English

only perlong, supra) beach ingegnared the Adysptages of saltways in bikepinia

14 different foreign countries-- BRON

AT LIEN-CHAU,

COMMISSIONERS' BATE ARRIVAL.

CITIZENS FLEEING TO THE MOUNTAINS, From Our Spicial Ripresentative.]

„Lien-chau," Sunday, 8th November. We have Arrived safely at our, destination,sions as to their belligerent appearance.lt having negotiated the dangerous passes, bor. tween Chingyben and Lien chau, without any very great difficulty, I do not know whether you received my last bulletin, but in order that

it may be covered I will give you a resume of our Journey to Lien-chau, Mappada tiga ka

At about half past three in the afternoon of the seth of November, the American Commis -

the Howest

their bauds, 10 you can form your own,concia. 1100 yardandi (dllside, but "about" every Total Shan Ton-bo, replied to the toast in oficial hours, a book giving, in falt iba cireama

LOOKING FOR TROUBLES

·Salutes baying been given-Chinese crackers fate of "Stephenson's" "cóo. The tracka on Braar world see the Hire in operallod to 800 this book is fairly, in chapo and will be shortly':

fashioned fire-amwe start this time, and not blunderbuisses or old on again, and Tooth Pass, at the foot of buli tuppies from anchored at dusk," just' bo Dragon,