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"CANTON DAY ¤Y DAY,

THE NEW VICLROY.

[From Our Own Corrispondent】

Canton, 5th October.

A telegram has been received there from Viceroy Chow Fu, stating that he will start on his journey for the south on the 23rd day of the present moon, and will report for duty within the prosent month, Tautai Sum Tung will also accompany him.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 1906.

THE YUET-HAN KAILWAY,

[From a Corrispondent.}

Canton, th October. Some of the directors of the Yuet-han Rail. way Co, Ld, Canton, thinking that "the superintendence of the work of construction of the line is too responsible and important be entrusted solely to Mr. Kapu, the chief engine of the line, reising to engage tie services of the former constructor, an Ameri

, Suth by name, to be the assistant, or deputy, engineer-in-charge, and with this object Viceroy Shum has ordered' several weiyuanso, have already wired to America, offering him the position, and asking him to come out to proceed to the different poris to ascertain

as soon as possible. Whether he will accept the loss sunaised by, and the condition of, the

the offer is, of course, not yet known, and people, after the recent typhoon. It is the Viceroy's intention to memorialize the Throne remains to be seen.

on the matter,

TYPHOON LOSS,

HONAM POLICE.

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THEATRE TO BE RE-OPENED.

BUIT FOR CRUSHED STONE.. The Secretary of the Mercantile Administra On the 6th of this moon, the Honam Policetion of th Kwang-trng section of the Yuet-han Department held its opening ceremony at the Failway Co., .d, has received, through a firm of lawyers in Hongkong, a wilt of summons, Hoi Tune Monastery. There were many offi

under which a claim is set up for $50,000, clala present, including the Provincial Trea. durer We, Cominissioner Sum of the Canton being the amount due, as alleged, to the Police Department and the Brigadier-General plaintiff (whose name has not trinspired) for crashed mene supplied, and delivered to the Wang Yui Chung

late proprietore of the Canton Hankow railway, fr. the American l'evelopment Co. the sum being, as it is alleged, vill unpaid, due and owing. According to hire commercial law the seller of a concern must pay a'l outstanding debis of such business, but if he fails, then his successor becomes responsible for all previous standing lalalties. The present case will

an ia tional law sus, and of

bia are modved in it I will, however, cau cause considerable delay in the construcion of But if the line, even of China wins the suit, China loses, it is that the shareholders of this but recently established company must start ist with a los n $garon, before they have had a.chance to make one cent.

A certain gentry has presented a petition to the Pan U Magicate. applying for the re- opening of the heling Lok Theatre, Honam, which had been sested up a short time ago, He is willing to offer the sum of 3.4.40 per annum, towards the expenses of supplying a police station. The off has been accepted and the theatre will shortly be rupened.

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KELD TO KANS M.

Two wealthy gentlemen of Cho Tau village, of Sunshui, have been kidnapped and are held in captivity by some rol.bers. It is reported that a certain dråper named Hung Chang, in the city of Canton, has received a letter from the miscreants, stating that the two gen. tlemen will not be released unless a ransom of $10,000 be pai. to them.

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THE PASSENGER LAUNCH STRIKE. INSTIGATORS TO BE ARRESTED,

[From Our Own Correspondent)

Canton, 9th October. Yesterday the Viceroy issued instructions to the Police Department to arrest and to deal Accordingly with those persons, who are res. ponsible for the posting up of wum-story proclamations against the iustoms thorities in ensnection with the revert tootle with steam hunch owner and qng to the special Permit Fees. The placatan instructed in

p... tear down and, dessy' any such placards they may come actress.

VUET HAN RAILWAY.

The Hunan Community have already enn. sented to the Yet-ban Ralway Chopany the privilege of building the section of the on- Hankow rabread from Wony Sht to Ko Tong It is also reported that H.B Viceroy Chang Chih Tang has alin agreed to the proposal

is expected that the construction of tậu section will cominence soon,

CANTON CHM OF COMMERCE. The Canton Chamber of Cainer has sent out circulars calling a public meme on the a3rd of the mono, to discuss" the numath on of petitioning the Viceroy to abolish the exis- iration and Cancellation ees, as charged hy the Customs.

GANG ROBBERY.

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general

THE BOYCOTT'LEADERS.

RELEASE OF PRISONERS.

POPULAR DEMONSTRATION.

(From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 11th October, Upon sureties given by the differets charit able institutions, schools, etc., Messrs. Ma, Pun, and Ha, the boycot leaders, werereleased by the Nam Hei Magistrate yesterday afternoon. After their release the Magistrate invited them to tiffin

waiting listenèra were much inoved. Pusand·Ha | pox, han slight black moustache and looks each then made short speeches, a telling the very solten, to appears to be about 35 years Board of Education to return home, andtheteach-of age and is by no means the fierce-looking *ers of the respective colleges told the boys to character ona would expect to see. go at onceto the Kwong Chai Hospital escorted by the Band, which was done. Several members of the Board of Education briefly addressed the assembly, saying they wanted to know why

they could not receive and entertain Ma, Pua ad Ha on that day, and expressed much disappointment. Eventually, however, the as sembled crowd gave a few cheers, and the proceedings terminated at 4 pm, Ma, l'un and Ha, remaining in the Magistrate's Vamen to

TO SUPPRESS THE OPIUM. HABIT.

dinner. A large crowd waited for their ap pearance outside the prison. As soon as they appeared a wild cheer was raised and they ud. dressed the assembly, thanking them for their sympathy. Several congratulatory telegrams were received by these gentlemen from differ cut parte, during the afternoon;

NATIONAL HEROES.

[From a Cor cspondent.]

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[From a Correspondent.]

Canton; 9th October,

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He is dressed like a respectable ning of the merchant class in a long black woollen gown, over which is a short black silk riding jacket. the wears blue, padded, silk trousers, ordinary

native shoes and black socks,

At the preliminary trial yesterday afternoon he squatted on the floor, owing to the great weight of the irons around his neck, hands and feet. He was manacled in such a way that he was unable to touch his body with his hands

waseffected This

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"SEQUELAYU TUKIO CAR-FAKM DISTURBANCES.

TKIO JOURNAL' SUPPRESSED.

Qà qtli inat, in the Tokio Chiko Skibatsho, Mr. Tashashi Hidcoms, publisher and editor of the Dai kebumin, was sentenced to minur confinement (without labour) tur a term of two months, and a fine of Y to on a change of having

A libelled a Government official. Ar will bo oc- inembered, the journal in question, the organ of the Kokumin Cluti, published a number of

by means ollwe pieces of wood very strong articles on the 5th August Jest in agitation egainst the fastened to the chains, stretching out in frost Connection with the

Tokio tram-fare increase, the final one appear- from his neck to his hands, and another longing on September gth (the date of the Hibiya

of wood extending downwards from his. piece

articles extended hands to his feet; owing to the short Park anti-poace disturbance). The

were deemed by the authorities to be detri length ofthe place of woodb

wood between his hands and fert, he was in a permanently squatting pormestal to public order, and the circulation of ture, and had to be carried into the Magistrate's the journal containing the articles was prohibit hall. Here the numerous charges were read ed, and all the available copies asised, Mr. Takahashi being charged with the violation of 1 him and be calmly denied each ong in turn, He even denied being Vab Kader, and Article 33 of the Press Law (disturbing the repeated several times that he could not con- public order) and with having libelled a Govern ment official, Mr. Takahashi was acquitted fess to what he bad not committed. His man.

on the first charge, and punished for the libel. ner was gloomy and sullen throughout their. Takahashi is a member of the Diet, and neceeding

was a lander at the anti-peace meeting la Hibiya lasi yaşı..

Before the trial was held a certain" Europuan photographer was privileged to take the der perado's photograph. The prisoner appeared very much.annoyed at this and was heard to remark that he would rather die at once than photographed in the position he was lo just

bo thea;

interest, no doubt, as the United Hates and halt nitrate and after an interview of anasa modes of searching for and evicting | Shanghai Municipal police for shooting at a

THE KWANGSI RAILWAY,

Mr Shikh weal by Chinaman of wangsi, bus been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors Me Kwangai Railway Có, Tá, with Sir Cho Chung Fan as deputy charmant the coastadion of the hoe will begin at an erly dair

Trouble has broken nut in the directorate of the Yuetan Comy between the Chief and Setard Finchons which promises to become very mittesting

Flie atrouble" is aver the resignation and ap pointment of hi-f Durciais,

At a meeting of the Coinpray on the 6th inst it was decide to publish a view of the work due, so far for the benefit of the many seholders. After the capipulation of the re- view it will be seferred to Vicerov hum, then registered at the Chamber of Commerce and published.

FOREIGN ASSISTANT ENGINEER.

AMERICAN CONSTRUCTOR'S TERMS.

{From Cuur Own Correspondent

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Canton, Toth October, The Yu-l-ban Railway Co. received eply is he telegram which dry desneched to the

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Your readers will doubtless remember that tome months ago .F. Viceroy Shum appoint. ed Lau Hing Tong to proceed to Formosa for the purpose of investigating the methods adopt- Canton, 10th October,

to suppress the was H. E. Viceroy Sham had console now that the Vice or called smoking habit, and at the same time to study; ringleaders, ur promoters, of the late Ame-by personal observation, their manner of train- richa boycott, who were then incarcerated ing the native police: That official has now returned to Canton, with copious noles upon in the Nam Hoi-gnol. The release was to take place on the 10th inst, at 10 o'clock the subjects which were the object of his visit Ccor ingly Messrs. Ng Gai Mingon observation and inquiry. While the notes, to Formosa, gathered from personal investiga am Halking ong, and Saw Shiu Nam, represent-

the Shut Siu Tong Charitable Association of course, have not been made public, it is ng

U, the look chairs to the Na Hoi Yamen, to see Mr. understood that they deal very fully with jap

and keeping the sale of pre- riprum-smugglers bour his Worship gave orders for the release of Sun and Ha, two of the singleaders, pred opium in-Government kinds. and to have them brought to the Flower Hail. Un arrival of the twolmen there Mr. Ng stepped orward and congratulated them upon their release, and the fortitude with which they bad borne their imprisonment, and...sald that he Fad been specially depared to receive Mr. Ha replied them on their release that they had known for some time- in fact from first in last-that the members of the deputation had

been looking after and working for them. Mr. Ng then bad he was very sorry to leare the Mary of Mr. Chen, Hang Yau, which had led to the imprisonmea, when Mr. Pun said

. BIRTHDAY OF CONFUCIOS.

CELEBRATIONS AT CANTON.

[From a Correspondent,]**-*

Canton, 12th October. Sunday next, the 14th inst., is the anniversary of the birthday of Confucius. On this account all the private schools in Canton are making grent preparations to fittingly celebrate the occasion with all honour, the colleges, of course,

In 1890 Yah Ka-der was arrested by the

mano North Szechuen Road, and he was sentenced by the Mixed Court to two years' imprisonment, but owing to illness he was released before his time had expired.' He- afterwards joined the Chinese Customs service. bal dismissed for heavy "squeering" at Tsung Ming.

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THE SIPINGKAI TREATY.

́TSAR'S DECREE.

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JAPANESE IN NORTH MANCHURIA. - We Japan Chronicle) learn from a Tokyo dispatch that General Gredekoff, Commander of the Russian Army in the Far East, issued on the 19th ultimo, the following general instruc- tions to the Russian authorities, military and civil, in the Far East, brief reference to which his already been made in our column-"His Majesty the Tsar gave his Imperial'sauction on September 9th to the following decillus of the Cabinet Council in regard to the proposal - of the Japanese Gorerament to repeal the Si- pingkai Memorandum:-

The Russian Government, agrees to the said proposal of the Japanese Government,

"The Russian Government makes the

Let us forget what is pas." Mr. Ho King Tong following suit. Among the regulations au far any who failed to comply with qui the eyes of 1 follow ng declaration:

dr wn up it is ordained that all the teachers and students of all the schools and colleges shall put on full or.iform, and in due order march to the Confucian temple to perform the riter of honour. In front of the temple every person present must first kneel three times, and then "kowinw" nine times to the Confucian temple. This is practically all the ceremony to be observed, and after its completion the rest. of the day will be spent in rejoicing, a general holiday having been preclaimed.

SMUGGLING ARMS INTO CHINA.

From a Correspondent.]

Canton, 10th October,

Ameri- an engineer, named Smith, "sking him the colleges, and over 1, co scholars in their Captain F. Viceroy Shum to na ity

By this time he had got around him a despe- rate gang of ruffinos, and by their aid he com. menced a relentless blackmail upon all boats ing with cargo. is passing near Tsung name and these of several others such as Vah Mow-mow-became a terror to merchants officials, boatmen and travellers. He made several determined attacks on villages with his gang, and murdered or gouged

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demands. Becoming

bolder w..h success he threatened for some time the outskins of our Settlements and now and then committed raide and rob- beries within them, notably in the Yangtzepon district. He finally became such a menace that a price was put upon his head by the native authorities, and the vigilance of our police compelled him to seek pastures new. He

(a) Inpanese subjects shall enjoy in North Manchuria the rights of extraterritoriality as enjoyed by foreigners in general, and shall be excluded from Russian jurisdiction in criminal and civil affairs,

(8) Japanese guilty of committing say offence shall be handed to the Japanese authorities for punishment."

The date of the repeal of that Sipingkai Memorandum was fixed for September 18th, in compliance with the Imperial decision, and also by, a supplementary agreement with the Japaness Government. The Russian autheri. ties concerned are commanded to strictly observe this Ordinance.

The Sipingkal Memorandum referred to above is a treaty prohibiting Japanese and Russians from entering districts under military control of their respective countries without obtaining special permission from the respec tive competent authorities.

DETAILS OF THE SHIP.

Hounded by everyone, his gang broken up, LOSS OF THE "CHARTERHOUSE," his huge, ill-gotten gains spent upon bribes and hushmoney, Vah Kader at last fell into the clutches of the law he had for so long evaded.

The following items are from the Canton then suformed the two men that he understood Darly Nitos-

that it was the intentionofthe Board of Education to bring a Band to escort Mr. Ha and Mr. Pas their residences, but the speaker thought that it was better not, as they, the three mem bers of the deputation, and the released men had already offended the Americans and they feared that it,the men were released

Darrowly escaped capture some eighteen with sa-much

American usie Intion the

Mr.

months ago at the hands of Detective inspector Consul night take the matter up.

McDowell and ever since has practically bad a Kig Tong then said he was of opinion

life of hide and seek with the native author that the best thing the men could do would be

ities. His right hand lieutenant, his brother, to return to their own country in a launch which bad been pecially pre, ared and held in readiness

Vah Mow-mow, was captured some time ago and sentenced to life imprisonment at the for that purpose In the meantime he thought

Municipal Gaol. ere this man was shot dead the new should, communicate with 'the, Board

by Mr. Blennerhansett, the head jailor, when of Education, requesting that no public de monstration take place to that, (1) zo 6nd feet

at the head of a lot of other prisoners he at ing may be created. (3) the Charitable Board HE. Viceroy Chau Fu the newly appoint-tempted to break gaol. Several others of Vah Kader's gang and one of his three wives have ma not be bought into disrepute, but proed Viceroy of the two Kwang, las venta

been captured and sentenced to various terms fected; and (3) that all may be dune without communication to H,E. Viceroy Shum, in

of imprisonment auy ouble. Hu Wonship, Magistrate U. which he states that he understands that a thought that what Mr. Ng had såld was quite large quantity of firearms is bring smuggled right, and bid the deputation to reply to the into the Empire of China daily, from the coast Board of Ed cation in those terms. At that time generally E Viceroy Chau has therefore all the there were abou: 100 professors and teachers of

of the Imperial Revenue Cutters, the uniforms and others at the Yamen gute. A esim.

rs. Imperial Maritime Customs authorities, and the Pan then told the waiting crowd what land guards to keep most careful watch. more and the Magistrate had said so them, at which they especially at night, for these smugglers, who became exceedingly enraged. A few of the when caught they are caught at all--are to cachers then accompanied, Fun and Hs, who be handed over to the nearest yaman, in order returned to the Magistrated one of the that they may be dealt with as severely as formes said to the Magrizate that, as they bad posible, so that their punishment may AC! made up their minds to receive their friends as a delerren in others engaging in this class of (referring to the released mea), they would not dishonest trade. This applies only to Chinese go away quietly unless they had an under smugglers, but should the culprits be foreigueks taking that within two hours' time Messrs Ha. they must be handed over to their particular Pun, and Ma would be granted permission Consul fot proper tre tment, while their ships 16. proceed in the Kwong Chai Hospital, as and cargoes shall be confiscated, in accordance only sa would the crowd outside be satisfied with the precedent constituted in the case in The Magistrate replied that he would grant which an American, in the reign of Emperor the permission asked for; but as Ma, one of the Tung The about the year 1856, came out in The Secretary of the Mercantile Administra- three men concerned, was then at the Pub Yu command of a vessel loaded, with arms and tion of the Kwanglung section of the Yuehn Yamen, ke, the Magistrate, would telephone ammunition, and made for a Yangtze port, Railway Ce, I.d, has sent a despatch to B.E.fr him to come there, so that all three might with a view to landing and selling the same Vicery Shum to the effect that the Chairman poether. 1 pun, this Pun and Ha returned at a very high profit. But he was unable to realize his hopes, for as soon as the nature and Vice-Chairman have tended the resigna. to the waiting crowd at the gate, and told them Canton, Toth 'ctober. tions of Their respective positions, Mr. Wong what the agistrate had promised them, of the cargo be carried was made known, he which gave the crowd great pleasure. No long was arrested, by order of the authorities at Taptain of the Hongkong Branch of the King Tong, the Vice Chairman, at the same Chinese Telegraph Adminstration received a time requesting the Board of Directors to lect aber this Ma auived in a chair from the Canton, and after a trial by the American con

annthet min at as early & Viceroy Shams re

a date as possible to Fun Yu Yanien, and as soon as the waiting tul at that port he was found guilty and sep telegraphic message from Chau Fu, the new

elieve him. To this H.

crowd #cogupted him they clapped their tenced to a long term of imprisonment, his Viceroy of the two Kwang, ordering him to

phed that the Company cannot well spare. Mr, hands, and shr used in welcome, as the chair vessel and all that was in her being confiscated advise Viceroy Shum to transfer 5.0 taeli of the Canton subscription to the Kingman Rehan Te Choi, the chitinay, and the resigna passed in at the Yamen gate. A messenger and forfeited to the Chinese Government.

then came out and said that the Magistrate lief Fund to the Hongkongvphoon Relief tion should not be acceptel. As regards Fund. This amount was duly handed over to Wong King Topy, the vice chain, .F, was going to deliver an address in the big hall, the Committee of the Tung Wat Hospital, who Viceroy Shum thought the Board of Directors and asked those waiting to attend there. Later at once telegraphed t is Excellency thank might do w consult the head of the 72 guilde "pan" the subject, since they were res! ing him for his kindness.

ponsible for the election of the vice chairman.

About o'clock this morning a robbery was committed at Chny Yuen Hing, 7. Fun Hong Sireet (off Yeung Hong Street) nutside the city, Six or seven robbers en cred the shop, and having tied up all the fukis took away a great quantity of valuable goods. Shortly after the depariure of the rabbers, an alarm

a raised by one of the tokis sounding a gang firm the tool of the shop, Immediately Constaba a 6.3 amp red in ron pany of a sergeant, but upon ove-1 galion, it wa asc stained that "the rds had flown." The police are taking the miter in hard, to make fuli investigations,

MORE. MONEY FOR THE TYPHOON FUND.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

DAYLIGHT ROBBERY,

Yesterday afternoon, at 3 aklock, another rob bery was committed here. The scene of the nut. rake was at Wah Ning Street, outside the city. at the house of a a man surnas ed La. Seven or eight robbers, entered the house and

pre- sented revolvers at the recupants. Lui resist

them for a time, but eventually was over. ad powered by one of the miscreants striking him on the head with the butt of revolver. For tunately a maid servant, who was on the tool at the time, raised c alarm and the robbers de camped without any success. The house, is situated in close proximity to a Police Station and it is quite a mystery, how this affair could have happened in broad daylight...

[From Our Own Correspondent.)

on what terms he is willing to give his servicea the Company, as assistint chief engineer. He replies that he is willing to come in Can. fan, on the undle standing that he be employed by the com Bay for at least five years the salty of 25,000 cold per annuing, which equals The Pre- $10,000 per adnum facut cure y sitent, Mr Chang To Chai, will consult with Mr. Kwong, the chief engineer, on the matter.

CHAIRMAN REIGNS,

From a Corresponsient.]

Canton, Toth October.

IRON BRIDGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED.

[From Our Own Correspondent.}

Canton, 17th October.

A few days ago, the vice-president of the Yurt-han Railway Co., Mr Wong King Tony. called a meeting for the purpose of flouting company to build an iron bridge across the Pearl River, from Canton to Honam. This gentle. man has petitioned the Viceroy on the matter and the Viera has aplied by follows; That he was awr that the Yarr-ban. Radway Co. has the imecting of huckling such a bridge, so he has rered the Vanhoi Magistrate and the Prefect of Kwongchow to inquire of the Com. pany and ascertain whether they intend to carry this construction. Yesterday the Cadion, 17th October. An Indian watchman on the Warhow steamier Kongelow prefect forwarded a despach to Nanadig was, the day before yesterday,charget the Railway Castaling the facts of the case before the Ur tish Consul-General, with assault and explaining the, the Company does not ing 4 Chinese lad on board the stewiner on its undey de the wail, the Covernment intend to voyage from Canton to Wuchow. Captains the privilege to the new company. Willox and several witnesses appeared against the accused. Ou the offence being proved, the Indian was sentenced to two months impri Bodinent,

HONGKONG LOAN,

FAYMENT UP INTYREST.

THE CANTON WATERWORKS.

Laal week you published the rules of the new

Waterworks at Canton

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The olive authorities have, without doubi 1aken every precaution that he will never be able to defy them again, and his execution in the City, upon the parade ground near the ramen, is only a matter now of it few days, when he will pay the last penalty for all the For rible crimes he so cold-bloodedly committed.

The Yame in the City yesterday was crowded by thousands of Chinese, and excite- lew foreigners were asta ment ran high. scattered amongst the crowd in front of the yamen's portals, but no one was allowed to enter except the very few who had obtained passes,

THE HONGKONG GRIFFINS.

SELECTION OF THE FIRST BATCH..

At noon yesterday, says the Shanghat Times, of roth inst., the griffins for Hongkong were tried by the Horse Bazaar which is responsible for providing them.

The Committee here is composed of-Messrs. McKin, Gove, Shaw and McGregor, and the conditions are that the ponies' must galipp three-quarters of a mile in or under 1.41, carry.

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This is the most arious disaster to a Singapore ship since the loss of the Bentan by collision in 1882, tays the “Singapore Free Press of 5th inst

It would appear that the Charterhouse chas boen last with practically all hunds, and local inquiries bear out the terms of the wire sent us from Hongkong. The Charterhows left Singapore op Sepi. zz bound for Haikow, which is the chief port of the island of Hainan. She had on board as far as we can ascertain about 170 Chinose passengers, the majurity of whom were coolies. There also being some that the ship's staff of Europeans consists of Chinese cabin passengers. It is stated locally six only and an Indian doctor. Our wire mys siz Europeans lost, and one saved. This pro bably means five Europeans and the Indian doctor have been lost. There seems no other

of making up the figures. way

The Charterhouse, it is believed, reached * Hoihow safely and landed me of her pas sengers, and the agents think that possibly the loss occurred after the vessel left Haihow for Hongkong, otherwise it is impossible to -reconcile the figures in our telegram with those

of the Agents.

Clifton, captalo,

A. Farquharson, first officer, A. Griger, second officer, W. Donse, chief engineer, C. Forbes, second engineer, Mannerman, bird engineer, H. Pillway, doctor,

This practically the same personnel sı had bees on the ship for some voyages, the only alteration last time being in the position of third engineer Capt Cliftop was a young" 'man about thirty-eight

The Charterhouse has bean one of Wes Bin's flect since 1899. She was thoroughly overhauled ing seit. In all about 47 ponies are required.

in Keppel Harbour docks in 1994, and a new The passing of these griffins resulted in boiler put in and the loss of the ship is roughly quite a little impromptu race meeting, well estimated to mean a loss of $175,000. As shs. was carrying also a valuable cargo of sugar, it H. E. Viceroy hum | nigh all the prominent racing men being pre- Yamen aner brought cards from Magistrate U to Ma, Pan, and Ho, and told them has since telegraphed to the Board of Trade at sent: The course was decidedly fast, wind will be seen that the total ions will be ayery carlour matter. The Charterhouse WAS TOKİB- fast times. that his master was going to give them Peking, announcing the formation of the Com and (weather being in favour * parting feast, and hoped they would ac-pany in Canion, and requesting the Board to perations commenced at about 11.30 and tered locally in 1895. She was previously the register the same in the list of Limited Liabitontinued till 2, 5. in all six batcho. of ponies Stentor, and was built in Greenock in 1875. rep. They replied that they would do so, and

were tried. One.consisted of len ponies, nine Her dimensions were 314 ft. long, 35 beam, 26 considered that the Magistrate was doing them lity Companies." H. F the Viceroy received

of which all passed a very high honour. Then Magistrate came reply from the Board to the effect that the com

gross and indicated horse power 190.

The European officers on board the Charter nut and addre sing those wait ng said: "You pany would be duly registered, and in the necessary time of the winning post under the draught. Her tonnage was 1,278 helt and 2,035

meantime, asking H. E. to forward a copy of

A strange coincidence was the starting of all came here to receive these three gentlemen; the articles of association at once, H: E. aliò each.detachment. In nearly every case they house were:-- you like them because they are Chinese sub-informed the Board that the foreign firm which started in military order, and considering that jects and love their country and the nation, has the contract is pushing the work through Do starter holding a flag was present, the de and therefore we must be kind to them." The

1ails being left entirely to the "boys" who were crowd called ous to the effect that the Magis. very quickly and satisfactorily.

riding, our own C. C., who acts as official starter trate's remarks weret de. Ma then went uTHE CAPTURE OF VAH FA-DER. on race-days, had to stand a good deal of chaff. to the Magistrate and exchanged the courtesies

The following were the times done :- of an introduct on, whereupon the Magistrate,

Batch No-1 won by a chestnut in 1.35 The N. C. D. News, of roth inst., says This adtressing the crowd again, said that he

» 1.36 T-5th » Dun. P 11 thought they should not then go the Kwong noterinus ruffan, escorted by soldiers of the

1.38, 3-5th Chaj lospital, as it might offend the Americas Salt Excise Corps, under their reformed"

1.34 Consul, which would be bd, and might do officers, Lin and Chen, arrived in Shanghai on. Ma, Fun and Ha more harm than good. To Monday, and was at once taken to the Taolai's this the crowd siguided its assent, upon which yamén, H. E. Jul Cheoy ordered Vah Ka-der to be loaded with an extra pair of handcoff's the Majistrate said that if those present were

and ley-irons to make things sure and to be willing they would go with Ma, fun and fla, 10 the guler Rate to see those waiting there. He confined for salety in the innermost section of

is known to be marcoption of the doctor, whe also in imated the that night be would give the Shanghai Magistrate's prisop, where a parting dinner to the men, and after dinner would strong guard was detailed to patrol the pre- himself take them to the Kwang Chai Hospital, mises with orders to shoot down any one who

in the sugar refining companies, the Tokyo, Osaka, line, if our information is correct. Ustil the gare proposed incorporation of the three mariner and had had experience to the good whenshey could converse as much as suited them. attempted to communicate with the prisoner. Tn the waiting er w i wanted in assurance. There are several versions as to how Yah Ka- and Dairi companies, has been agreed upon full story of the chief engineer comes to hand

At a special general meeting of the Japan it and asked if the Magistrate was quite sure that der was captured, which we need not enter into

impossible to say absolutely what lives they woulTome to the Kwang thai Hospital at present the main fact being that the man is Sugar Refining Company of Tokyo, the The Magistrate said perhaps that night, or, i

if really a prisoner and confined in the Shanghai

greas of the negotiations for the

are correct in every respect. reported upon. nut, then on the next day, but no harm should Magistrate's prison.

of At his "trial

yesterday, when asked by the The meeting postponed the happen to the three men, as he would protect therm. This displeased the waiting crowd and Magistrate why he was such a scoundrel and visional contract for the incorporation of the an the Magierate, accompanied by Ma, Pun had committed to mapy murdes, Vah Kn-der Tokyo and Osaka companies recently signed, agreed on in the main, and the contract in cluding the three concerus is to be laid before The meeting a general meeting shortly, unanimously adopted a proposal to increase the company's capital by Y40,00. It was further decided to call a funker special meet. lng on October roth next,

2.

Altogether thirty-two ponies were passed out & chief, was about fears. old, and Dawse, the

of the 42 required;

SUGAN REFINING IN JAPAN.

910.

fifty

It has been impossible up to the present to ascertain if any of the men leave wives and families, with the

and who practited for

of the Dairi Sugar Refinery was corporation have been lost, but it is feared that the details

the petition relating to the abolition of the Ren] the foreig loan to repay [the interes and Ha, went out to the gato where the Board ') replied that he was pów a poor man and de. I as the amalgamation of the Dairi frm has been

ho

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The Kohsichang which effected the rescue of the survivors from the raft was probably. returning from Hongkong at the time. She

Is one of Beha Meyer's ships...

COMMERCIAL,

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

DEPARTURE OF VICEROY CHUM'S FAMILY,

We translate the following from the Yung Viceroy Shum's family will leave here for Sheng Po, if the roth inst Shanghai per C. M. S. 5. Co. Kwanese

Mt Low Po Shun, are of the directme of the follow to-day. It is the Viceroy's intention

Mercantile du nination of the Kwantung a later date.

Section of the Yurtdan Radway C. La has REGIST ATION AND CANCELLATION PREB

кор down in Hongkong to

of Education was waiting, in their uniforms, serted by his friends. He had commited no Upon the Chamber of Commerce presenting

As soon ompany.

but there was such a large crowd there murders. The crimes lald to his charge were it was impossible even to guess at the number. committed by ruffians who, to save them gistration and Cancellation Fees to the Vicer as he arriver at Hongkong he received a teler

Assured that body that his sympathies from Mr. Chang To Chu, the president Magistrate U spoke a few words to the waiters selves, leged that he (Vah Ke-der) bad

of the Company, that Mr. Shiu Tai Shi and

and then Ma addressed the assembly saying he committed the crimes. A special messenger were with them. The Viceroy intend to tele-.

Liu Bin Man would also proceed to Hongkong was a man of 1.0.education and ik norant, and has been sent to the Viceroy at Nanking to tsh the details of the petition at once to the

by the best night stemmer with a dospach.from In be recoved by the teachers of the college ask permission that Vab Kader may be im ustom authorities at Peking. It is anticipated the British Consul General at Cinton. The and the scholars with such Jny made him feel mediately execated to forestall any atemptat that the abolition of the above foes will soon

chained hand and The twenty-first half yearly report of the telegram further directed Mr. To to go together quite embarrassed He and his comrades had rescue As the prisoner come shout.

with the other two gentlemen, mud make the

been in prison for the past thirteen months, on foot closely to a bamboo pole, so that he is Jappo Sugar Refining Company of Osaka, Just account of the treaty with the United States of unable to bend his body, there is little pro- out, shows that the gross profit of the com payment as aforesaid in person,

TI OPEN UP COAL MINES.

America. At the present time the boycott was bability of escape or rescue. The reply from pany for the last half year has amounted to Mr. Chan Kihi, shareholder of the Rail, dead, and he was sorry to say the late Fung Hs the Viceroy at Nanking is expected to reach Y2,820,149, while the working expenses have way Company, forwarded a letter to the Com

Wai wa

Y148,198 for which a surplus of Y12,66% Sas comrades went to gaol the boycott was take place immediately if permission is given,

Marine Insurances-A small business has been paid, leaving a net loss of Y/35,536, basdar and harder to keep up, so that even if

As seen by representative of this paper Against this a sum of V200,000 has been draws been done in Unions at $775, and there are their bodies were cut to to oco pieces it would

Of this ut, sliera at 5775. Cantons are quoted nominally be all the same to then-but it would be a pity as (Shanghai Tiwier) yesterday, he is ther a tall from the special reserve,

"Piro Insurancen-China Fires are Ärmer the boycott could not remain long in existence, man for Chinese, and of good physique, Y135,536 has been paid towards the loss, at $130. andtherefore it embarrassed them bat they the standing some six feet in height, slender balli Y60,000 for a dividend at the rate of Ya per

are quiet at $1278. crowd-bad come the e to receive them. And and erect in carriage. He is allow of comisbare, carrying forward a surplus of Y4,409; and have been done at $94. Hongkong Fire. then Ma, bewed his head and wapt, and all the i plexion, deeply pitted in the face with small. 1 Japan Chronitis,

CHINESA CONSUL-GENER ́L FOR AUSTRALIA. The Central Government at Peking recently received several cablegrams from merchants in Australis, requesting the Government 10 ap polat a Cousal to represent the people in Aus.

of tralia, As an outcome this request, the Viceroy of Canton has been ordered by the Tarons 10 golect and appoint a suitable official to sit in that capacity. Expec aut Magistrale Wong Hau Shing of Hupeh hat hern appointed Consul General for China in Australia. This gentleman has left Canton for Australia wib kesinë, to make all necessary arányoments,

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Reviewing the share business for the wash.. Messrs. E. 5. Kadoorie & Co write of the th inst-The doliness in the market continues and business during the week has been amali and restricted,

Banks, Hongkong and Shanghat Banks found numerous buyers, but continue on offer. Nationals are quoted at $47,

pany, anggealing if to raise a capital of $500.000 was also read and buried. Since be and i here in two days' time, and the execution will | amounted to Y2,068,347, showing a ton of at $800. The London quotation is £93'10, od

to work the coal mines of Tai Ling in the Nam Hoi District and to sblain the coal for the He stalo that a centain company's own U Heungshan mining expert has already exam ined the site and found coal in payable quanti ties. No doubt the Company will bring this matter up at ke next spreting,

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