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TELEGRAM. S.

[Renter's.]

The New French Cabinet.

LONDON, 14th March,

Sir Houry Campbell-Bannerman at

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 16, 1906.

CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY,

of the shareholders as to how the cash in hand

the Roform Club, Sir Henty Campbell-Bannerman, at a lian- quet given at the Reform Club in his hon- our, said, that a reform in the procedure of should be deposited pending the actual re the House of Commons was most urgent, inquirement of same for the purpose for which it was subscribed. In the meantime, several of order not to waste the time of the House on

the hospitals have ceased issuing scrip as their trivialities as in the past,

Allotments have been fully taken up.

Later.

THE RAILWAY MEDICAL ADVISER,

PLAGUE IN KWANGTUNG.

A MARVELLOUS REMEDY.-

SPAMPANI'S TENT COLLAPSES.

FORTUNATE ESCAPE of the AUDIENCE.

occur before the

FIRST CALL OF $1,000,000 SUBSCRIBED.

What might have proved a very serious ac [From Our Correspondent]

Plague is stated to be greatly prevalent in the interior at the present time, and according cident, leading to panic, occurred last night | Canton, March 15th, 1906, to the 'Yan-so-wei, a local Chinese newspaper, at Spurapine's clecur, fortunately after the per- formance had terminated. During the evening The new French Cabinet which is descri- . As upwards of one million dollars reprezent

As many as 20 cases are occurring daily at bed as the most advanced one yet seca meting the first call of 51 on each. 55 share have Tungkun. From the vernacular jou sal it is a high wind was blowing and as it swept yesterday, and decided to continue the taking, now hern.raid in at the various hospitals ap learned that Chinese therapeutics have not yet through the canvas tent and pulled at the tent- pointed a collecting calls, a general, meeting discovered any prophylactic to deal successful pigs, the employes were in the greatestolárm of church inventories, and to, follow M.

of all shareholders will be held at the Chamberly with this terrible malady. It is also assert that ar accident would Rauvier's foreign policy, especially in regard

of Canimerce this afternoon for the purpose of ed by our native contemporary that a prophy audience had left the circus. In the middle of to the Algeciras conference.

drafting and approving a communication to be lactic freely distributed by Mr, Ho Kun Tong, the performance two poles were up-root- forwarded to the Board of Commerce at Peking, of Hongkong, appears to be the only effective ed by the violence of the wind, and! asking for the required parmission to com- remedy for a partint cure of the disease. the despite the efforts of the circus attendants they mence the construction, of the railway line, Yau-so-wei states that the recoveries due to could not be brought back into position. They remained dangling in the air Matters began! and also for the purpose of obtaining the views

this carbolic acid preparation numbered 30 to

10 look serious and during the latter part of, 40 per cent. Mr. Ha Kum Tong, it is added by the newspaper in question, has widely dis- the performance the employes were far from tributed, free of cost, several thousand bottles happy. The wind was momentarily increas- of this preparation, and has done so yearing in strength, and the big tent was swaying after year, to the great benefit of suffering with every gust. At length, to the satisfaction humanity in Kickiang, Tungkun, and Fat of the management, the performance ended; shao. When seen by a representative of the and the audience trooped out. There was a Hongkong Telegraph as to the accuracy of sigh of relief by the attendants. Not long after the report that the percentage of recoveries the audience had gone, a strong gust of wind, attributed to the plague cure ranged be snapped the main tent poles and the whole tent fell to the ground with a crash. It is terri tween 30 and 40 per cent., Mr. Ho Kom Tong ble to think what would have occurred had the replied that he had received letters from the performance been going on and the audience. in their places when the accident occurred. interior corroborating the report in the Chinese newspaper. At one time when the preparation Harmsworth's circus had a similar mishap in was first introduced, he distributed the bottles Singapore a couple of years ago, but it occurred in the early morning. In consequence of the through the medium of the native hospitals in accident to the tent, we are informed by Mr. Canton, but so widely known did the medicine Spampani that there will be no performance become, and so highly were its properties ap- to-night, and it is not expected that there will preciated that applications were now constantly be any to-morrow, as the Company will received from all parts of the province. He probably leave on Saturday, had three letters this morning, one from. Foo- mun, another from Tungkun, and the third from Macao, applying for the carbolic acid prepara- tion; and in a letter of recent date from Dr. Tung, who, we are told, holds a high literary degree in the province, it was related that, of the cases coming under his personal observa lion, fully so per cent of the patients treated with this remedy sent out by Mr. Ha Kum Tong had recovered or were well on the way towards recovery.

The Revenuo of Groat Britain. The revenue returns indicate the probabi- lity of the current year ending with a surplus of about Lyo0,000 above the estimates.

The Times anticipates that according to present appearances the surplus will be about £4,750,000 for 190h-1907.

Dr. W. D. Shelby, the popular late medical adviser to the Canton Bankow Railway, left last Monday for a well-earned holiday. A host 102 10 of friends accompanied him to the bid him son voyage. He intends to return" here in about 15 months.

ALLEGED MURDER BY A EUROPEAN. Native papers report the alleged murder of a native by a foreigner at Hankow on the 12th Chinese Labour in the Transvaal. iust. It appears that the European was a run- Mr., Winston Churchill, in the House ofner of a gambling saloon and the murdered Commons, explained that the abrogation of the Chinese Convention dealing with coolie 'labour would require the assent of China, and that it would affect the emigration of the Straits and Burmah, which were both included in the Conventioif

As far as the Transeaat was concerned, the Convention would be rendered a dead fetter by the Consul resuming the powers delegated to the cmnigration agents.

[Straits Timer).

Three Extra. British Cruisers. The House of Conimors have sebated the Navy Estimates.

Mr. Robertson, the Secretary to the Admiral- ty, said that only three crusers would be laid down this year, four comsers were proposed

• in last year's buíbling programme.

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Flogging in Army Abolished.

Mr. Haldane, the Secretary for War, said that dogging in the Army will henceforth be wholly abolisher,

Illegal Flogging of Chinese. The Extreme Radical party has put on the riotice paper of the House of Commons, for the 21st instant, a motion disapproving the ac tion taken by Loid Milner, us High Commis sioner of South Africa, pa sanctioning illegal flogging of Chinese in the Transvaal.

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Such a motion is suprecedented, The attende of the Government on the sub

ject is a subject for speculation.

PIRACY NEAR MACAO.

CARGO VALUED 13,000 STOLEN,

TWO PIRATES CAPTURED.

|From Our Own Correspondent.|

Chinaman was winning heavily. The European refused to pay the Chinaman his winnings, and in the row that ensued the Chinanan was kalled.

VILLAGES AT VARIANCE.

A CLAN FIGHT.

From Our Ove Correspondent]

Canton, March 14th, 1906. The Pen U magistrate has returned from his trip to the upper Pan district where he went some days ago 10 settle a fight between 10 villages. This fight has been going on for several months, Some time ago thé l'un U magistrate sent a deputy up tofaurange matters. One of the villages, Sing Leung, refused to acknowledge the credentials of the deputy, and seized him and he was used rather roughly. His string of beads and his girdle were miss ing. The matter was reported to the Pan Uoccurred in the Colony 10-day, magistrate, who went in person with about one hundred soldiers to bring the villagers to justice. Several men were arrested. The village was held responsible for the string of head and the girdle which the Fun U valued at something like $1,000. This sun and the fall expenses of the inagisigate's visit with his hundred soldiers must be paid by the villagers. They are beginning to think that it is better to arrange disputes without the aid of the officials.

From the official reports which have been published in Hongkong it is quite apparent that the plague has taken a comparatively strong hold of the native population in this Catony, and therefore these native reports are commended to the altcution of the Sanitary Department.

No cases of plague were reported as having

A YES! CASH

WHEN IS A GUN NOT A GUN?...

A case of great interest came before the Court at the Magistracy this morning, and Mr F. A. Hazeland was asked to decide whether a gun used at school drilling classes, with a solid barrel and a blunt sword attached, came under the category of arms, and whether a The shops destroyed by the fire along the permit from the police was necessary. The canal north of Shameen are being rapidly re-defendant was Tam Man Sam, described as a built. Hundreds of men and women are en gun maker at Mongkok. He was charged gaged in carrying away the debris, and the with being in possession of a gun, without masons are at work putting up the walls, baving obtained a police permit.

AFTER THE FIRE.

BLACKMAIL BY LEPERS.

A curious sight might have been seen on the river in front of Shameen yesterday afternoon. A Narth River goods boat was surrounded by eight or en small leper boats. These small heats had made fast to the goods boat and the loses were making it decidedly unpleasani for people in charge of the goods boat. It seems Macan, 14th March. Piracy does not appear to be confined to the that these lepers who have upwards of a dozen waters compused within the Canton and West little boats at the month of the Fat Shan Creek River delta. Encouraged by their success in have established a custom that every goods those regions, the terrors of peaceful traders boat from the North and West rivers must pay have carried their operations within the the lepers to cts. upon arrival in Canton. This

of Pontuguese territory. barders

On the boat had refused, on the plea that the boat had 12th ing!, a Cliinese junk was held up by already unloaded, But the lepers demanded pirates not far distant fram Tuipa, opposite heir blackmail, and after making a good deal of Macao. Having boarded the just the pirates noise and using threats the 10 cts, were paid. It ordered the crew into the held. Being helpless is unmate that the Government does not they had no choice but to obey the peremptory make some provision for these lepers. Boals injunction of the marauders. The hatchway on the river are constantly annoyed by the was then batened down and the piratas crm-lepers demanding blackmail if some kind. menced their work of, loot. They, succeeded In removing cargo to the value of $3,coo When all that was worth taking away had been Transhipped into the piratical craft, it sailed away, the helpless junk being subsequently abandoned. The imprisoned crew now made every effort to regain the deck; this they suc creded in doing by forcibly leaking open the hatchway. They then again assumed control

of their vessel and sailed for the nearest port where a report of the occurrence was made to the an.horities. Two Chinamen, conceived in

the piratical outrage, have since been captured. Evidence of their implication in the robbery was found in valuables on their persons be longing to the crew to the worth of $100.

The following considerations arise from the

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Inspector Macdonald prosecuted, and Mr. R. A. Harding appeared for the defence.

His Worship: As it is a sort of a test case

I had better fix it for Thursday text, at 2.15 p.m.

The case was then adjourned.

HÒNGKONG SPORTING BES,

SEMI-FINAL SOCCER-ENGINEERS BEFEATED.

Hundreds of spectators encircled the Hong. kong Football Club ground, al Happy Valley, yesterday afternoon, in witness the match of the season-H.MS, Diadem v. Royal Engi neers. Excitement around the lines ran high when the Diadem set the ball rolling and some pretty play began. Bell kicked off, and the flagship team went down showing good combination. The foldiers' backs were easily. passed, and a tremendous kick from Bell bron,ht forth loud cheers in scoring the Nia- dem's first goal. There was not the least doubl that the Diadem was the better teams for their combination and passing of the bill bring the talk of the afternoon. The RE. appeared very weak, their players in taking the ball were slow and their goal-shooting erratic. At half-time the score was Diadem 2; R.E. mil. The RE team before this played THE GOLD STANDARD IN THa man short in consequence of Kinnear, their

STRATIS SETTLEMENTS

in the city it is much the same. At all feasts, weddings, funerals and when officials assume office the leper. guild teds a deputation for a contribution, and all, so is of annoyances are indulged in until the contribution, or blackmail, is paid.

AND MEXICO.

The fixing of the gold value of the Straits silver dollár at 25. 4d. at Singapore implies the establishment of the gold standard in the Straits Settlements, where, we understand, 60

of the silver dollars are to be issued for seven

sovereigns. We have not yet heard whether occurrence. Macao possesses only a very lew

the Straits Executive is prepared to redeem the launches propelled by steams, and they are

Menn dollars in sovereigns at the same rate. somewhat old. The only Portuguess gunboat while further progress is apparently being made In this station has been away now for some in the establishment of the gold standard in time in Shanghai, since the riotous disturbi ance in the Northern Settlement. This tiny Mexico. We learn by mail that since January vessel is also antiquated and is built of wood, 15 the salaries of all officials have been paid in It will be seen that absolutely no adequate gold coin to the extent of 60 per cent. This protection is afforded to the water-boine irade progress seems to have been facilitated by the to and from this port. What the port should large export of Mexican silver dollars, to the amount of $12,000,00, during the last few possess is a vessel not. necessarily too large

months. The influx of gold against these but of fairly good speed, and its duties might

silver exports has severely taxed the coinage take in, amongst others, the policing of the Approach to the waters of the Colony in order capacity of the Mexican Mint, and arrange- that peaceful traders may ply with perfectments have therefore been made for the coin- freedom from molestation

́age of Mexican' gold money also in the Phita- Macao has a large revenue from its gam.delphia. Mint for account of the Mexican 'Government. A sum of $5,000,000 in Mexican bling establishments and from other sources, A portion of the surplus might be appropriated gold coin has recently been sent to Mexico from towards the provision of a patrol vessel fike the Philadelphia Mint, and a similar amount the one about indicated.

of gold has just been sent from New York to hiladelphia also for transformation isto Mexi- can gold currency for transmission to Mexico.

ARRANGEMENTS have heen made by the regis. trar of binhs for the City of London to notify-Exchange. every birth in the City to Miss Pole, the chief lady: sanitary-inspector in the City, who will A CONGRESS of Armenians and Taftars has call upon the mother and instruct her as to the opened at Tiflis, presided over by the Vicoroy feeding and rearing of children. Another in of the district. It will consider means of atance of practical hygiene instruction by stopping the continual fighting between the Municipalities.

two recos.

centre-half, having to be removed to hospital for injuries received. Notwithstanding this, the soldiers "bucked up" considerably in the second half and after netting the first goal look- ed like making matters even, but the Diadem opened a fierce attack, and kept the soldiers within their own territory. They won a capital match by four to one, and greatly deserved their victory. Bell, the Diadem's centre-for- ward, was much in evidence, fie scored three of the goals and showed himself to be a dan gerous one when near goal.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

THE CALENDAR.

The March Criminal Sessions will open al the Supreme Court on Monday next, the 19th inst., at len o'clock. There is only one case in the calendar, that of Li T. Mui, who was committed to the sessions by Mr. C. A. D. Melhoune, to take his trial on a charge of forging a passage ticket for Bangkok, per s.5. Lorsak, with intent to defraud the master of that vessel. In the cases of Choy Chung Li, can- mitted on a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy, by Mr. F. A. Hazeland, and Lo Fui Chan, Lo Chu San, and Le Tak Hing, charged with conspiracy in connection with the above case, the ion, the Attorney General declined to file any indictment.

AN OVERDUR STEAMÈR,

A Singappie paper writes as follows: The German Steamer Florida, which left Singapore for Vladivostok. on November 9 last, has not since been heard of and is considered much averdue. It is considered probable that she has fallen foul of one of the floating mines known to be in the neighbourhood of Vladivos- tisk..

On inquiry being made this afternoon at the office of Messrs. Jebsen and Company, they stated that they have never heard of the Floridt. The Singapore paper adds: "The Florida was 3.440 tons, built in 1895, and owned by M. Jebsen. 92 guineas per cent, is being paid in Lloyd's to re-insure her. If there be such a boat it certainly does not belong to the Hongkong firm.

COMMERCIAL.

Quotations for the week close as follows :—! China Traders

Canton Insurances China Fires Indo-Chinas China Sugars.. Dock's Kowloon Wintis Hongkong Lands... Hongkong Hotels... Ewo Coltons... Hongkong Cottons Green Island Cements... Langkats...i

Do. Do

***

96 b.

350 53.

84 b

91 s.

... 208.

153

... 101 ex'dir,

... 114 sa. & hi

· 132 5.

Tls. 17 b.

..

... 30 1

S161

.... 2271 ex div.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. Selling

To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

MENU.

Price:

$1.50. SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH joh, DINNER.

Hons D'OEUVRES. Egg and Anchovy Canapes.

Spur Ox Tail Soig

Fish.

Fish Cutlets and Puante Sauce. ENTRIES.

Braised Leg of Lamb and alicol Beans. Jugged Hare and Red Currant Jelly. Veal and Ham Rissoles.

CURRY. Prawn Chiry.

*JOINTE.

Roast Rib of Best and Horseradishi. Roast Lapos and Celery Sauce. Boiled Corned Leg of Park and Pease Pudding, Cold Roast Wild Duck and Plain Salad. SWEETS,

↓

Semola Pudding." Maraschino Ice Cream and Finger Cakes.

Apple Tart.

Tipsy Cake.

DESSERT.

Coffee.

Fruit.

THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE," 1998.

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK.

NOTICE is hereby given that Messrs. PANY, of Anchor Flour Mills, Sydney, Australia, Flour Millers, have, on the 6th day of February, 1906, applied for the Registration in Hongkong in the Register of Trade Marks of the following Trade Mark:-

NGILLESPIE BROTHERS AND COM.

The device of the head of an Antelope and the word "Antelope";

in the name of GILLESPIE BROTHERS AND COMPANY, who claim to be the sole

proprietors therent.

The Trade Mark is intended to be used by the applicants forthwith in respect of the following goods :-

FLOUR IN CLASS 42.

A facsimile of the Trade Mark can be seen at the Office of the Colonial secretary of Hongkong.

Dated the 15th day of March, 1906.

DENNYS & BOWLEY,

3571

Intimations.

ROBINSON PIANO

CO., LD.

THE APOLLO

PIANO PLAYER

IS A

MUSICAL TRIUMPH.

You should hear it.

RECITALS DAILY.

NEW MODEL PIANOS

BY THE MOST NOTED.

EUROPEAN MAKERS.

"OWN MAKE"

IN SOLID TEAK..

Embodying the MINIMUM

OF COST

WITH THE

MAXIMUM

· OF EXCELLENCE

$375 AND UPWARDS,

Solicitors for the Applicants. "VICTOR TALKING'

HARBOUR Master's DepartMENT,

NFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRAC TICE will be carried out as under- On THURSDAY, 22nd March:→→

From High West in u Westerly direction, at ranges up to 8,000 yards, 'com mencing on conclusion of practice from Pinewood (about 3.30 P.M.) and finishing at 5 P.M.

On MONDAY, 26th March:

From Boa Vista on to Mount Collison and Tytam Bay, at ranges up to 8,000 yards, commencing at to A.M., and finishing at P.M.

If the weather is unfavourable on either of the above dates, Practice will take place on the following day.

All ships, junks and other vessels are to keep clear of the ranges.

L. BARNES-LAWRENCE,' Captain, H.N,

Harbour Master, &c.

Hongkong. 15th March, 1906.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,

bilink T.T.

09/16

demand

4 months' sight France-Bank T.Tu.....

15/16

-2.571

perica-Bank T.'T. ermany-Bank 'T.T. India T..

49

2.098

.1521

HE Steamship THE

53

Aom

% prem

tco 1231

Idemand....... Shangha-Bank 1.T. Singapore T.T. lapan-Bank 1.T.

Java-Bank T.T.

Buying.

4 mouths' sight L/C......

2/13/16 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York fc

6 months' sight LG..........

moaths' sight

din

o days sight Sydney and Melbourne 2/1 5/26 4 months' sight Francs **** 5 mbo hs' sight

4 months' sight Germany

Bar Silver............ Bank of England rate

Sovereign....

To-day's Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

26. 161 21

...291

9.73

Ai 4.15 to-morrow afternoon the Club will play the Y. M. C. A., on the famer team's THE Undersigned have received instructions ground at Happy Valley. This game will decide who will play the blade in the final for the Shield.

CHINA SQUADRON SHIELD.

On the Naval Football ground yesterday afternoon, H.M.S. Tamar played H.M.S Andromeda, în the competition for the Chind Squadron Shield. The match was well played and ended in a draw. No scoring occurred,

SMALL SHIFS CHALLENde curi To-morrow afternoun, on the Naval Football Ground, H.M.S. Virago will meet H.M.S. Rambler, in the 'competition for the above. mentioned Cup. Kick-off at 4 pm.

HOCKEY.

The gun-room officers from H.M.S. King Alfred played their confreres from H.M.S Andromeda on the Hockey Club ground yes terday afternoon, The Andromeda could not be held back and won by four goals to wil,

To-morrow afternoon, on the Hockey Club ground, the Hockey Club will play the gun. room officers from 11.M.S. Andromeda, Kick, Off B1 44$

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW, (SATURDAY), the 17th March, 1906, at 1.jo P. K., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Ice House Street, One SADDLE (complete), One SUIT BLANKETS, BRIDLE

&G CLOTHING,

ALSO

&c.,

3 GENT'S BICYCLES. TERMSAs usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

[359 Hongkong, 16th March, 1906.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

THE Steamship

CALCUTTA,

“GREGORY AFCAR"", Captain J,G. Olifent, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 24th instant, Ht.3 P.M.

For Freight or Passage; apply, to rai

DAVID SASSOON & Co, LIMITED,

Agenia, Hongkong, 16th March, 1905.

[36a

"GREGORY 'APCAR,"

MACHINES.

WITH TAPERING ARMS.

LATEST OPERAS AND SONGS.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1906

138

Trado.

Mark

TELEPHONE No. 135.

1358

ASK FOR

having arrived from the above Ports, Cun-" sigbees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside,

Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once, at Consignees' risk and expense.

Cargo remaining on board after 4 P.M. of the 20th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and and expense into the hazardous and/or extra Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited.

Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE DELIVERY of their Goods from alongside, Buchi Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landedand stored at Consignees' risk and expense..

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

کننده

DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,

Agents. Hongkong, 16th March, rood.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

EXPORT

YUYA

Platz

THE STAR MILWAUKET BEEH

BLATZ

MILWAUKEE'S

1360

MOST

EXQUISITE

BEER.

HE Undersigned have received instructions

to sell by

THE

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW,

the 17th March, 1906, at 2.30 P.M., at their Salti Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road,

corner of Ice House Street,

SUNDRY

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE;

Comprising:-

Per Cask 10 Doz.

Pints

- $27.00

NEW DOUBLE BRASS BEDSTEADS, Per 1 Doz. Pints - 2.80.

a quantity of CANTON BLACKWOOD WARE, CARPETS, MARBLE-TOP SIDE- BOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, SICK TAPESTRY DRAWING ROOM SUITE, TEAKWOOD WARDROBES with BE VELLED GLASS, MARBLE-TOP WASH- STANDS, DRESSING TABLES, TEAK SOLE AGENTS- WOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE, VIENNA CHAIRS, E.-P., GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, &c., &c, &c.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS As usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 16th March, 1905

£350

H. PRICE & CO.

12, QUXEN'S ROAD Central.

Hongkong, 271b[February, 1964.

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