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H. 1. G. M. S. "PURST· BISMARCK"

ARRIVES IN FORT,

27th ult.

At seven o'clock this morning H. 1. G. M. S. Fürst Bismarck, Tigship of Admiral Breus- sing, commander-in-chief of the German fleet in Chinese waters, entered the harbour, and went to No. 4 baay in the Naval authorage, which had been assigned her, At sight o'clock she fired the usual salute, which was returned by H.M.S. Alacrity, Admiral Sir Gerard Noel's flagship. During the morning the usual visits were exchanged, and at noon , the Fürst Bismarck fired a salute in honour of the silver wedding of their Imperial Majes- lies the Emperor and Empress of Germany, Later in the day Dr. Krüger, German Consul General, went on board the Fürst Bismarck, to pay an official visit, on Admiral Breussing, whom he subsequently escorted ashore to call upon His Excellency the Governor, Sir-Mat- thew Nathan.

The First Bismarck, which has come up from Labuan, is expected to make a somewhat protracted stay in this porti, n

THE KAISER'S SILVER WEDDING.

27th ult

In honour of the silver, wedding of their Imperial Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Germany, Dr., Keliger, Consul-Genem for Germany, was "at home" at the German Costulate General this morning. Among these calling to pay their respects and offer congra tulations were Captain Arbuthnot-Leslie, A.D.Ce representing His Excellency the Governor, Sir Statthew Nathan, members of the consular body now in Hongkong, and many German and other foreign residents of the Colony,

H. 1.G. M. S. Fürst Bismarck, now in purt, was dressed in honour of the occasion as well as a number of German steamers in harbour. At noon a royal salute was fired.

"FURST BISMARCK" ILLUMINATED.

28th ult,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1906.

MAKING COURT,

LAUNCȚI-MASTER'S REPREHENSIBLE

CONDUCT.

PROPERLY PENALIZED.

2nd just,

At the Marine Magistrate's Court this morn- ing, before Hon. Capain L.A. W. Barnes. Lawrence, R. N., Mr. Murdoch McIver, in- spector of junks and cargo-boats, charged the masters of launches Hot Yum, Lung Lee, Bismarck 1, Chean Fut, Lee Fat, Lee Tak, Cheun Lee, Lee Ping, Vik On, Cheun On, Lee Sing, Ping Po, and Kwong Tai, with unlaw fully making fast their steam-launches to the 3.5. Wo Sane, whilst under way within the waters of the Colony, without the sanction of the master or officers of the said vessel, on the 1st inst. The charge having been read over to the defendants, eleven of the thirteen pleased guilty, the other two pleading not guilty.

Mr. Mclver stated that about 11.45 nm. On the st, inst; the Wo Sang was coming up to No. z buoy, off the Canton Wharf. The de- (endants were towing cargo boats and making fast to the ship. The captain of the Wa Sang shouted to witness from the bridge to try and keep the launches and cargo-bals clear of his ship, as they were preventing him from coming up to the busy.

| HÙNGKÚNG AND KOWLOON

WHARF AND GODOWN CU., LD.

The report for presentation to shareholders at the nineteenth ordinary annual meeting, to be held at the City Hal on Monday, 12th inst.,is as follows:-

The directors have now to submit to share. holders their report with a statement of ac counts for the year ended 31st December, 1953. .. Accounts. Tha profit on working was $390,753 10 as compared with $336.740.84 in 1934, being an increase of $64,011.26.

The balance at credit of profit and loss ac count, after paying interim dividend of s per coat, and including $29,422.92 brought forward from last year, is $580, 30.39 which it is pro posed to appropriate as follows:- Directors' and Auditors' loss .................... $10,500.00 Final dividend of 7 per cent 139,520.5o Transfer to depreciation and repairs

account

Transfer to re orve fund" Transfer to insurance fund Write off wharves: Write off railways and rolling

Rock .........

Write off launches .... Write off lighters.................... Waste off machinery and plant Carry forward to new accoudit

50,000,000 300,000.00

By value of machi; nery and plant s per last account.. Since expanded on

new machi- nery, &c.........

Less written off...

$9,000,00

44.900 46

94,900.48 4,900.48

· By value of sheer legs as per fast

account.

By value of land and buildings at

West Point as per last :ccount By tundry debtors..... By Hongkong & Shanghai Bank

(unclaimed dividends) (........ By casti on hand.............. By value of coal on hand......... By value of timber, iron and stores

Os hand

90,000.00

3,000 00

263 143.88 161,397,10

BANDMANN OPERA COMPANY,

'ALADDIN,"

WHERE WAS HIS WONDERFUL LAMP)

17th ult.

5,256.50 inent. Fortunately

632.53 9,426,87

38,818.73

$3,928,738.49

$ 38,046.63 99,102.5

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT,

10,000.00

To interest......................

12,283.15

To interim dividend....

8,046.83

To balanceappropriated as follows:-

Directors' and auditors'

6,000.00

18,839.38

4.400 48

20,040.01

$580,130.39

He informed witness that they had been obstructing his passage since coming up to No. 4 busy. Witness was unable to prevent

Business.-On. 1st January, 1905, the Com. the men from making last, as they look no matice either of him or of the captain. Witness pany's yarn storage business, formerly conduct there took the names of all the launches, theed at Wanchal, was transferred to Kowloon. captain doing the same thing. The same thing Business generally throughout the year was re- Accurred some years ago, resulting in loss of iile tricted in consequence of the Goancial position The Wo Sang had great dificulty in getting to the bay. One of the launches, the Lee Ping, had her name covered over with canvas on the bow next to the steamer, in order to prevent the captain from taking her name.

The other two men denied the fact of hav ag, beco near the steamer at the time, and their case was remanded until to-morrow, at 10 am. in order that farther evidence might be adduced.

of the Chinese,

Capital. Of the 10,000 new shares authoris ed on 22nd September, 1904, 9,863 were taken up.

Property. The Company acquired K.M.L. 4-5 (having an area of $1,317) for $211,356.90 including the buildings thereon, which latter it is proposed to utilize as offices. The exchange afland with Government referred to in last fe port is progressing.

Wharves The new Ferry pier opposite Salisbury Road and three small wharves oppo. site the yarn godowns, have been completed. West Point wharf has been thoroughly repaired.

......$ 10,500.00

Final dividend. 139,520 50

·Transfer to deprecia:

tion and repairs BC-

10,000.00

count

50,000,00

Transfer to reserve

fund......... Transfer to insurance

fund Amount written of":- Wharves......

300,000,00

12,283,15

Railways' and rolling

stock

$,016,83

Launches Lighters

..................

Machinery and plant. Amount carried to new

account

6,000.00 1 18,839.38 4,900.48

20,040.05

Cr....

By net earnings for 1995

580,130.39

$737.279.52

......-20.4 12.91

Uy balance from last account

By unclaimed dividends forfeited...

The other eleven were questioned individu. ally in turn as to why they disobeyed the har. bour regulations in this matter, but none of them had any excuse to offer. One and all.

Buildings. No. 9.godown (rebuilt) was com however, denied that they inade fast to the steamer before she was fast to the buoy, The pleted in June, and Nos. 30-31 (for hazardously transfer fees men, continuing to deny that they se made fist, goods) in March, Nos. 4-5 (uld) are being re- placed by a large double storied godown. Fire were again questioned when they said a wire rape was out from the steamer. His Worship proof walls have been built across godowns asked them if they all meant to perjare them-Nos, 1-2, 4-5 (new and 20-21. New workshops and storerooms are in course of erection behind. selves in the face of the evidence. The incu then in turn said that a wire rope touched the the godowns,

buoy.

The German flagship Furst Bismarck pre- sented a magnificent sight last wight, when she was illuminated from stem to stern and from water line truck in honour of the silver wedding of their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Germany. The fine lines of the vessel were silhouetteled against the dark sha dows of the water and she stood out a perfect picture of beauty and grace. Nut a line was dropped in the scheme of illumination and not a harsh note was present. The 1 summing up His Worship said: This case delightful scene enchanted those who had showed the difficulty of dealing with this class occasion to be on the Fraya, while residents in of offenders. Here we have eleven mea dis- the hill district had a spectacle which is fastinctly making statements in which not one of toe seldom furnished in this part. Everybody then adheres to the truth, and they know it, commented on the marvellous charm of the There is no shadow of doubt that they are all scene presented by the Furst Bismarck, and guilty. This is an offence that is becoming 100 the officers and men of the battleship are to be frequent in the harbour, and I have seen it my- congratulated on the effect of their skill. sell, and it is impossible to believe their (delen dants' statements. The offence of which they are guilty is in its nature a most reprehensible one, and involves considerable risk to boats and Their crows when under way, and is also a most dangerous proceeding as it imperils the posi tion of the ship by tending to render her move. menis beyond the control of the master, the ship being hampered, clogged and unable to steer properly.

DISTURBANCE. ON A SHIP.

27th ult.

At the Police Court this moming, before Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, the second engineer of the s.s. Jenfeld was charged with assaulting the chief engineer of the ship, shonly after mid-day yesterday. It appeared that there had been some bad feeling between these two men for some time, and the crisis was arrived at yesterday when both met in the alley-way of the vessel. Both refused to get out of each other's way and this resulted in a fight. His Worship bound over the defendant in the sum of Sioo to be of good conduct for one year.

FUN WITH CONSTABLES.

THE MAGISTRATE ASKS QUESTIONS.

27th ult.

At midnight on the 24th instant, P. C. 99, accompanied by an Indian constable, went on duty at the back of the Taiping theatre, and when near dark corner they were hailed with a shower of bamboo poles. They saw two men running, and after a chase captured them. Mr. Hazeland-What reason can you give for these men throwing bamboo at a policeman, whether he is in uniform or not? Chinese are pot in the habit of throwing bamboos al Europeans..

P. C. 99. It was dark- His Worship-Never mind if it was dark, Stand down.

The men were fined $7 each.

DISBEHAVIOUR ON A TRAMCAR.

27th ult,

A young Portuguese was summoned af the Police Court this morning for assauli- ing the motorman of car No. 1o at Arsenal Street on the 17th inst. He pleaded not guilty. Mr. H. J. Gedge, of Messrs. John son, Stokes and Master, said that on, 17th instant, he was on tram No. 10 returning to town from East Point. The defendant was travelling third class. Near Arsenal Streci and the Ordnance offices defendant rushed up to the motorman and stuck the Chinaman on the left wrist with a cone. Defendant dropped back and again returned. Witness wanted to know what he wanted and defendant said that a lady wanted to get out. Some talk ensued and defendant gave his name and address. Mr. H. J. Craig, superintendent of the Gael, corro- borated the last witness's evidence. His Wor ship informed defend int that there was no justification whatever for his conduct and im posed a fine of $10.

WAR RUMOURS:

ARRIVAL OF THE "IRIS."

27th ult. The arrival of the Iris in harbour to-day from Manila was the cause of many rumours, one of which was to the effect that the U.S. transport Iris had troops on board and was to leave soog for the North. Inquiries were made at the American consulenta tuis afternoon and we were informed that the Iris was no transport but a collier and her presence in these waters was for the purpose of coaling the U.S.S. Wu consin and Okiv.

Here, interposing, the defendants said when they went alongside their engines stopped.

His Worship, continuing: That has nothing to do with it. I have repeatedly warned daunch masters and owners that such a prac tice cannot and will not be tolerated, and when have to deal with them they will receive the punishment they court. I'shall never let them off. You will each pay a fine of $50 or go to gaol for ten days.

The owners came into Court and paid the Gines.

PROPERTY BALES.

2nd inst..

At 3 p.m. la-day, at the offices of Mr. Geo, P. Lammert, autioneer,, Duddell Street, two ots of property were put up for sale by auction, the first being that numbered Lot a in the advertisement, and registered in the Land Office as the rem ining partion of subsection No. of section A, of Inland Lot No. 148, situated in Caine Road, containing an area of 2.522 square feet, and subject to an annual Crown rent of $8, together with the valuable leasehold messuage and premises thereon known as No. 26 Caine Road. This was knock. el down to the Italian Content for the sum of 522,100, Mr. D. S. Dady Burjor being the bidder on behalf of that institution.

The next lot put up was that registered as section A of subsection No. of Inland lol Nn. 148, containing 2,098 square feet, and paying an annual Crown rent of $7, together with the messuage and premises thereon known as No. 24 Caine Road,

This was purchased by Mr. Sin Tak Fan, af the office of Wessrs. Ewens, Harston and Harding, for $16,000,

The first property is, we understand, to be used as a new school in connection with the Italian Convent, and the second for the pur- chaser's private use.

Railways.--Additional lines of rail have been laid and other alterations made with a view to keeping pace with the rapid working ap pliances with which modern vessels are now equipped.

Launches.-The Government tug Pruya Įve. named Cormorant) was purchased, and when fitted with new boiler, &c. will be a cheap and useful acquisition."

Lighters. Six new open, lighters (European style) were built during the year and twelve more are in course of construction by the Hong. kong and Whampoa Dock Co.

Machinery and Plant.-All the godowns are now provided with portable fire Engines. Four steam cranes, four crab winches, one cargo elevator, hnd a second hand dredger with hop per barge were acquired during the year.

An electric light installation throughout the premises has been partially completed.

393.753.10 833.00 293.00

By premium on 9.861 shares at $30 295,895.co Byadditional premium on unallotted

87.50 shares sold by Company....TAMA

$717,279,52

DEPRECIATION AND REPAIRS ACCOUNT, Dr. To repairs, renewals and improve

ments during 1905 balance......

Cr.

By balance from last account..

transfer from profit and less

11

account

To balance...

•

HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.

Ist inst.

EX-TAOTAI LAI KWAI PUI ENTERTAINED.

THE CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY.

A meeting of member of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club was held at the coffee-room at the race course yesterday afternoon. The fallowing committee was elected for the current At the theatre last night—it was a packed year: Colonel Aitken, Mosers. G. K. Hall Brut- theatre-people were wondering where Aladion, J. A. Jupp, Major Parker, C. H. Ross and II. din's marvellous lamp had gone to. The por

P. White. The Stewards of the Jockey Club formance was undoubtedly good, one of the are also members ex officio.' It was arranged finest that has been seen here, but to call it a to hold the first Gymkhana in Apri! (probably pantonime would be to call it a misnomer, the second Saturday in the month). The Aladdin is the outcome of great experience, exact date will, however, be arranged by the but at the same time it must be allowed that Committee who will also draw up the pro- last night's performance was a great achieve-

gramme. A Gymkhana Challenge Cup will the

"Widow Twan- be presented by the Club, to be run for under

the same conditions as last year. key" is always alive, in fact the "Widow" and Aladdin, who is predominated by the "Widow" and the Bayars the play. Nothing could have been finer than the hum- arous tricks of the "Widow" and the delight- ful singing of the "Bay." Of course, the Com- pany is happy in having a first-class chorus, b many companies have been in Hongkong which had no chorus to talk about. Band- mann's is one of the few which bangs a com- pany capable and efficient to Hongkong; the Lai Kwai Pui, ex-Amoy Tantai, and who, it result of their labours were seen last night. will be remembered, was imprisoned in Can Previously reports of their ability had appear-ton last month by Viceroy Shum, on account ed from India, hut last evening we were assur- of his attitude in regard to the Canton-Hankow ed that none of these reports, had been over- Railway, arrived in Hongkong on Tuesday stated. It is usual to say that it would be in-night and on the fallowing day was welcomed vidious to mention the special performance—

by the leading Chinese citizens at the Sea Yap those who gave the most pleasure to the audi- Steamship Company's office. ence-bat one cannot help referring to Mr. Harry Cole or to Miss Georgie Corlass, for these were undoubted the head, and front of the programme. Miss Corlass sang like a "lintic" and Mr. Cole was the Dan Leño of the East. Laugh, we ill laughed together, and a crowded house enjoyed the fun like children. It is impossible to say how humorous "Widow Twanky" and Aladdin could be, but all we should suggest is that readers should see the pantomime. The only question in the audi- ence was: "Where was his wonderful timp?? | There was a lamp, but was it the real lamp? Trae, it brought up fairies galore and it did wonderful deeds, but was it the remarkable lamp which we are told about in the Arabian Nights? Very doubtful. However, it was good enough to pass a first-class evening and made everyone present enjoy themselves as they have not dans for sort time. "Aladdin " is worth seeing.

"SERGEANT BRUE."

28th ult. "Sergeant Brue", was the piece selected for. presentation at the Theatre by the Bandmann Opera Company last night, and it was received with marked signsof approval, Like a good many other pieces of the same musical-comedy char. $ 43,262,61

acter, Sergeant Brue gives an opportunity 65,160.80 ferns the peg so to speak, round which a host of merrymaking extravaganza is centred, and S108,423.47 the humorist is the best man on the stage

Mr. Harry Cele was the life of the company last night, as he always is; the play went with a vim. and bustle which kept the audience in the greatest good humour. The Bandmann Opera Company are certainly giving us good value on this visit and it is satisfactory to see that they are being so well patronised if things go on as they are doing at present the people of Hongkong will soon become confirmed theatre goers, a hibit which can only be contracted in presence of a sufficiency of plays and players. To-night Little Michus" will be staged,

$ 18,473.47

50,000.00

$108,423.37

....$150,000.00,

RESERVE FOND. Br.

Lit. By balance from last account.

Iransfer from profit ned loss

accountOOKIN

Directors-Mr. E. S. Whealler, Mr. E. A. Hewett and Mr., II. Schubart resigned. and their places were taken by Mr. G. H. Med- respectively, Mr. L. S. Lewis later on resigned hurst, Mr. L. S. Lewis and Mr. C. R. Lenzmann and his place was taken by Mr. E. A. Hewelt,

The appointments of Messrs. Medhurst, To balance. Lewis, Hewett and Lenzmann require con. fimation.

Messrs. E. A. Heweit and A. J. Raymond retire in retation, according to the Articles of Association, but being eligible, affer themselves for re-election.

Auditors-Messrs. W. H. Poits and A. O'D. Gourdin have audited the accounts now ptc-. sented and offer themselves for re-election.

C. W. DICKSON,

Chairman. Hongkong, 28th February, 1906.

BALANCE SHEET. December 31st, 1905. Dr.

LIABILITIES.

INSURANCE FUND.

Dir.

250,000.00

300,000.00

...$ 20,000,00

$ 20,302.00

Cr By balance............ ............... 10,000.00

transfer from profit and loss ac-'

10,000.00

$ 20,0:0,00

count-

KILLED BY A TRAMCAR.

DEATH INQUIRY AT MAGISTRACY.

Ist inst.

Yesterday afternoon the Chinese newspaper- men of Hongkong gave a tea party in honour of Lai Kwai Pui at the Hasi Fuh Lau restaurant, where there were about 2,000 Chinese presant Lai made a lengthy speech thanking the Chinese of Hongkong for their kindness in honouring him with the entertain- ment and said that he would use every effort to get the Canton failway built.

Lai left for Canton last night by the 5, Kwongchow and will return in a week's time when, it is stated, he will go abroad to raise capital to start the Canton railway.

THE STATUE OF THE LATE MARQUIS LI HUNG-CHANG,

UNVEILING CEREMONY.

An interesting and unique ceremony took place at the Memorial Temple to the late Marquis Li Hung-chang on "Sicawei Road, Shanghai, yesterday afternoon, says the N. C. D. Newn of Feb. 22. Although the rain had ceased in the morning the weather was

still far from pleasant; nevertheless, a large number of guests accepted the invitations to be present at the ceremony. The statue, which was to be unveiled, was presented to the fami ty of China's great statesman by. Messm. H. Mandl and Co., as agents for the famous Krupp Company of Essen. Among those present were representatives from several consulates, and most of the leading commercial houses, while

would be safe to say that faw Chinese offi cials resident in Shanghai were absent. The Quests on arrival were received by a guard of honour, consisting of two companies of Chin- ese soldiers, wh ch lined both sides of the ap proach to the temple. The assombed company gathered round the statue, which was hidden from view by a large red curtain.

Mr. Mandl, speaking on behalf of himself and his partners, thanked all present for their attendance at the ceremony. At the same time he wished to address a few words to his Chinese friends in their own language.

Mr. Mandl, speaking in Chinese, said they * era present for the unveiling of a statue of H. E, Li Hung-chang, Grand Secretary of the Wen Has Throne Hall, Viceroy of Chibli, and

Marquis of the first class. He was one of the

principal makers of history in the East during The nineteenth century, Wherever he had done work special memorial temples had been erected by Imperial command, part of the funds being provided by the Government and

"THE LITTLE MICHUS,"

1st inst. When the curtain was raised at the Theatre $550,000.co Royal last night there was a packed house, and only standing room was available to witness the performance of Little Michus by the Bandmann Opera Company. From begin. ning to end the audience was kept in roars of laughter by Mr. Harry Cule, in the role of Bagnolet, who excelled himself last night. The first act opens in the play-ground of Mlle. Herpin's school, near Paris, where the girls decide to play same of Blind Man's Buff and Blanche Marie (Miss Nora Morra) is chosen by voluntary contributions of the gentry 3 the Blind Man. As usual the penalty is and people. Europeans commemorated notable that she has to kiss the one she catches, and deeds by erecting statues of metal or stone, so this happened to be Captain Gaston Rigued that future generations might look on them and (Mr. Ernest Attwell) who was returning to gain inspiration, The deeds of H. E. Li inform his aunt, Mile. Herpin, of his promotion, Hung-chang had been truly remarkable, and bis intended bethrothal to General Des and therefore he (Mr. Mandi) and his partners had asked Mr. Lang of Munich Mr. F. A. Hazeland, presiding as Coroner, (Mr. D. Munro) daughter. Soon after his held an inquest at the Mavistracy this afternoon, arrival, era and Mme. Michus (Mr. Mark to cast this statue, which had now been Lester and Miss. Wilmot Karkeek) go to hrought thousands of across the seas to into the circumstances touching the death of

the school to present the children with China. It was placed in Shanghai, because one Cheung Li, who was killed by tramcar No.

presents, and it was then that the funny that was the town where most foreigners and the 21st 12, in Connaught Road West on

Corporal Bagholet entered and demanded chinese congregated, where many ships came, ultimo. The following was the jury em- panelled:-Me-srs. C. I. Cooke, S. 4. Neville from Afichus, the general's daughter who and where the railways had their termini Ho placed in his hands for safe keep and his partners had served H.E. Li Hung -$1,993,150,00] and da Silva Laureno.

From the evidence heard it appeared that the ing, during a revolution in which the general's chang for twenty years, and they felt grateful 16,951.00 car was travelling at the time from east to westlife was in-peril. That was seventeen years to him for his kindness.. This status was

ago, but soon after this transaction occurred

erected that future ages might know their When near the Kwong Tung steamer's wharf a

Pars Afichus was so disturbed at the children's gratitude to him, and all Europeana who knew Chinaman, carrying a bundle, passed in front of car 12. The motorman, on seeing the Chinaman crying that he undressed them and put them of his deeds would say that what had been into a bath, and it was then that he failed to done was right. Mr. Mandi loard his address 733,811.47 crossing, rang his gong and applied his electric

05:163.86 brake, but the man was knocked down. The recognise his own daughter. After this the by enumerating some of the most notable Chi-

nese official present. 5.256 50 front of the car struck deceased on his fusion of fiches and the General and the 234.348.11 shoulder who was thrown to one side, and the

Mrs. Mand! then pulled a cord and the cur 30.505.00 "cow-catcher lacerated the deceased's leg amusing sayings of Bagnolet. The arista rain slowly fell, disclosing the statue of the late

showed themselves in grand form and the piece Medical evidence was taken and the jury 139,520,50

was an entire success. The Bandmann Opera Marquis to the admiring guests. A bugla 20,040 05 brought in a verdict of "accidental death."

Company is certainly making a hit in Hong-sounded and the soldiery saluted as the cur $3,928,738.49

To cap al 40,000 fully

paid upshares at $50 $2,000,000 Less 137 shares not

issued

(1,850

13

estate of G. Sharp (deceased).

mortgage...* reserve fand ..........

insurance fund........ Hongkong and Shanghai Bank; ing Corporation

depreciation & repairs account unclaimed dividends........... account payable................. directors and auditors' fees ir final dividend

profit and loss account, balance

Cr. ASSETS.

Both of the above properties are held for the residue of a term of 999 years from 17th | By value of land and February, 1888.

Mestis. Johnson, Stokes and Master were soliciters for the vendors."

DROWNING PATALITY

AT SWATOW.

A sad drowning fatality is reported from Swarow, by which Mr. Elezaga met his death at that port. From a private letter received by a correspondent in 'nngkong, Mr. Elezaga had occasion to go afloat on the night of the 25th ult, in a dinghy. While crossing the harbour the boat, by some unexplained reason, capsized and Mr. Eleraga was thrown into His body had not been found on the weier. the 6th ult. We are informed that investige- tions have been made into the cause of the accident's the British Consulate at walow..

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE FOR

SHANGBAL.

buildings at Kow-

loon as per last

ACCOUBE............$2,621,646.86

, cost of land and.

buildings since acquired Since expended on

new buildings

value of wharves

...

at Kowloon as per last account...... Since expended on **

pew wharves

211,166.90

229,049.52

80,000,00

42,283.15 122,283.15 12,283.15

$50,000.00 20,030,00

-$3,062,061,28

By

Less wrillen off

value of railways and rolling stack nt Kowloon as per Jast account...... Since expended on new rails, &c...

Less written off..

60,000.00

8,046.83

68,046.83 8,046.B3

value of launches

The China Navigaliou steamer Changsha DEPARTURE OF H.M.S. "PAME."

Arrived in port this morning from Australian The departure of H.M.S. Fame this morning ports and was moored alongside Douglas wharf for Canton gave rise to considerable speculation On board ship were twenty-six Australian | By around the town, as it was believed the depar horses and six cows, in charge of Messrs. ture was under sealed orders, but on inquiry W. Garlick and W. Perry. The horses are being made at naval headquarters by a reprempstly thoroughbreds and with the cows are sentative of the Hongkong Telegraph, he was consigned to Shanghai where they will be sold informed that no significance whatever was by public auction. They were landed and attached to the depar ure of the destroyer. r.moved to the Hongkong, Horse Repository,

JI,M.S. "VIRAGO."

where they will be put on livery until their de H.M.S. Virago (t.b.d.) leaves on Thursday for parture for the Northern port. There was some Canton and the West River.

excitement on the wharf when the cows were H.M.S. "ANDROMEDA,"

being walked down the gang way. One animal H.M.S. Andromeda left the harbour last rushed down the plank, cleased the whal and evening for Mire Bay, where she will undergo dived into the sea. She was, after some usual target practice.

trouble, lifted into a junk and the six cows were transported to the Stables. They are a fine specimen of cows and, we understand, were gathered from Western Australigi

THE FRENCH FLEET.

The long-expected French fleet is due to arrive in these waters on or about soih prox; }.

as per last ac- count......... Since extended on

new launch ..

Lass written off....

By value of lighters as

per last account.. Since expended on new lighters....

26,000.00

5,000.00

$1,000.00 6,000.00

Less written off

$8,000.00 30,839.38

118,839.38 18,830.38

THE CITY HALL.

THE ANNUAL MEETING.

Ist inst.

house was put in constant laughter by the con-

kang.

2nd inst.

"THE EARL AND THE GIRL."

The Bandmann Opera Company staged last evening The Earl and the Girl to a large audience, the piece being a great success. The curtain rose on the rallowfield Arms len, where Jim Cheese (Mr. Harry Cole) is residing There hetmeets a number of ladies and gentle men in fancy costumes who were going to a fancy dress ball at Stole Hall Among the arrivals is one Sir Richard War- grave (Mr. Ernest Altwell) who has come in for the tile of the Earl of Stole as

tain fell.

H1E. Li Ching-mai replied as follows; My dear Mr. Mandil, as 'spokesman of my family, permit mo foremost of all to tender you and your partners our most 'sincere thanks for the valuable gift you have just handed over to us, and with the deepest gratitude we accept it and solemnly promise you to guard and keep it faithfully and carefully. But I must also re- quest you

the sculptor, Mr. Lang, of Munich, who so convey our greatest admitation to

well succeeded in the difficult task of creating this lifelike bronze statue of my father. We also feel greatly honoured that so many ladies and gentlemen have come this long way, and under most trying circumstances, to attend this ceremony.

The unveiling ceremony ever, numerous wreaths were placed round the hase of the statue by Chinese officials, The town band, which was in attendance, now struck up a live

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The annual meeting of the shareholders in, and subscribers to the City Hall, was held in the There were present City Hall last evening. the Hon. Mr. C. W. Dickson (chairman), Hon Mr. H. E. F'allock, K C., Messrs. H. N. Mody, N. Siebs, and F. B. L. Bowley (bon. secretary). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, and after the notice convening the meeting had been read, the Chairman proposed that the report and accounts, which have already been publishe, be taken as read, well as for the estates; but this gentleman, and went on to review the year's work, which, as yet, is ignorant of the fact, and is keeping he said, bad been quite uneventful. During himself dark in order to evade his creditors, the last four years $20,000 had been spent and an American millionaire with whose daugh. in repairs and improvements, and the ter he has eloped, and who is hunting him with building was in fair condition, but it would one object, that of murdering him. Wargrape, 110,000.00 shortly be necessary to spend a further in fright, meets Cheese and bribes that indiviy march, and led by H. E. LI Ching-mal, with

considerable sum on internal and external dual to impersonate him, and after some besi. decoration. For theatre rents $10,000 was coltation the matter is satisfactorily arranged. A lected, which showed a decrease compared little later Mr. Talk (Mr. Will Smith), a solicit with last year, but was still satisfactory, con- or enters, and Checes is pointed out as Mr. sidering how liable it was to fluctuation, owit g Workraus. The solictor gives him the wet to the erratic habits of the theatrical companies come news that he is now the Earl of Stele. visiting the Colony. The funds are limited While in the height of his enjoyment, Cheese and the revenue uncertain, and those who ad, is suddenly confronted by Dewsham, the versely criticise the City Hall were asked to bear American millionaire, and Afrs, Shimmering 60,000.00 those facts in mind. After some further re- Black (Miss Minne Leslie), a strong woman, marks along the same lines, the speaker both of whom want his life, so that poor Cheese onquaced that he had much regret in men has a very rough tinig, In the end Wargrets tioning the fact that the non, secretary, Mr, comes to his rescue and the matter is settled... F. B. L. Bowley, owing to the pressure of other Mr. Harry Cole as Jist Cheere was a perfect business, had been obliged totender his resigna success and kept the audience in rears of laugh- ton, and he, the speaker, said he would take that ter with his humorous ways and songs. Miss opportunity of expressing the hearty apprecia Georgie Gorlass who assumed the character of tion of the Committee of the valuable service. Elphin Hayes performed her part excellently, 25,000.00 Mr. Bowley had so long rendered in his and her singing of Nona and Zanzibar was capacity of hon. secretary of the City Hall, loudly excored." To-night, The Bells of New which he and the Committee desired to be Vork will occupy the boards. placed on record.

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The Chairmpo then proposed that the report and accounts be passed, which was seconded by the Hon. Mr. Pollock; and carried.

Mr. Mody having proposed a vote of thanks 100,000.00 to the Chairman, the proceedings terminated,

IT is reported that Russia contemplates retain ing her army in Manchuria on the ground that China is being encouraged by Japan to prepare for war with Kuusią,

Mrs. Mandl on his arm, the foreign guests preceeded to a reception room, where toasts were honoured and mutual congratulations ex- changed. The Chiness officials, meanwbilo advanced towards the status in pairs, bowing, and then retired to the guest hall. Many visi tors took advantage of the occasion to see over the temple and its spacious grounds.

The statue, which 'in the work of Mr. Lang of Munich, is mounted on a graolie pedestal, on which is a bronze plate with a Chiness In scription. The statue itself is of bronze, and is ten foot in height. It represents the veteran statesman in his official rebes and bat, with a sword in his left band. The sombreness of the bronzs is relieved by the gilt with which the jacket is covered. It is an imposing piece of work, a worthy memorial of one of China's greatest mou. H.E. Li Ching-mal, the only son of the late Marquis, leaves China on the German mail this week en route for Austria, 10 which country he has been appointed Minister, Among the many Chlaese officials present were H.E. Lu Hal-huan (Secretary of the Board of War); the new Shanghai Taotni-H.Z Jai Cheogi H. Shea Ton-ho, and H.E. L Ching. faug, adopted son of the late Marqula