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VICEROY CHOW FUA

ARRIVAL IN HONGKONG,

PROSPECTS OF THE KOWLOON.

CAN FOR RAILWAY,

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HL ON THE RELATION BETWEEN MERCHANTS AND OFFICIALS.

12th inst.

All apprehensions as to the safety of the s... Anping with his Excellency Chow Fo, Vice- roy.deguate of the Two Kwang, provinces, and hit retinue on board, were set at rest when, it at early hour, in the foreanum yester- `day (Sunday) the China Merchants' steamer Bigdalled at the Peak flagstaff. The Anding, which, had been chartered to convey his Excellency to "Canton, left Shanghas on Sunday week at midnight, and under ordinary conditions of weather should have arrived in Hongkong en route for her destination on Thursday. The day shae on, however, and as there was no sign of the steamer zinhing the conclusion was arrived at that the thick weather ounide had detained the vessel with her distinguished passenger. This conjecture proved correct. The voyage was wholly u eventful; the delay was caused by the heavy monsoon against which the Anping make comparatively little headway, and owing to the heavy rain squalls Captain Warwick

Anchored for two days under the White Dous. On leaving Shanghai, the Tuota of the North- ern pon and other local substantive mandarin's went down with the Viceregal party as far as Wonsurg.

As stated, the Auping arrived in ile to enden yesterday. She steamed down to the western end of the harbour and took up her positwa about 1 o'clock at the mootings of the China Merchant Steam Navigation (o, As soon as the vessel had made fast Capt. Coleman, aide-de- camp to his Excellency the tiovernor, boarded the vessel and extended to the Vicemy au ms vitation, on behalf of the Governci, for His Excellency to hand, The invitation, needless to say, was graciously accepted and ring ments were accordingly made for the official landing in the afternoo

THE CHINESE DEPUTATION.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1906.

donald was provided for the Viceroy. The escan marched chore up to the Vice's chair all the

way to us from Government flouse, The irects and every point of vaplage along the foule were crowded with minense thongs which excited considerable midiest in the

velerau Chinese statesman who leaned forward in his chair jo observe the orderly crowds as he was borne along to the gubernatorial Les

dence.

AT GOVERNMENT, HOUSE-

the Viceroy was mer by the Colonial Secretary, the Honourable Mr. T. Sercanbe Smith, in the absence of the Governor who had not yet suff ciently recovered from his pals accident in receive the Viceiny in person. From what we could gather the conversation between the Chi nese and Brith officials was of a purely infor- character as befits the occasion,, although in the course of the bet visit Chow Fu made bief inquiries as to the pustia of the question of Chinese unigration to South Africa. He also asked whether negotiations had been com pleted in reference to the Rowinon Caniqu Railway, and was informed that, although they have not been brought to a final conclusion, an early settlement, was expected by the Bi- tish Minister at Peking.

paper were inscribed the two character MT (Chow Fu) vertically and below the characters the English equivalent. "Vicero Chow Fu" in the handwriting of his foreigt secretary,

Lang Klang. With their ability and Your Excelleny's virtue what bright prospects for Canton! Let us then raise our glasses to drink the health of our Viceroy, and to the happiness In store for our compates in the South.

in The Vicalved among you as your Viceroy', reply, said: entlemen,- Fortwo years And now by order of our august Sovereign, am to be transferred to the south, and I leave you with true regret and sorrow,

After the hosts and guests had taken their appointed seats, the photographer (e the far end of the table as well, as the flash. Cheung) unobserved mounted his gameia al

light stand. There was the thoughtless omis

In passing through Shangbai, I have had the sion of n previous warning to the assembly and when the flashlight blazed with a mild explo.nour to be entertained by the notables and merchants of this port, and they, instead of up sion and the room filled with white fumus, the braiding me for my inability to discharge my thought flashed across a few uninitiated minds

daties to their antislaction; praised me and re af

an outrageous plot. The apprehension was

ceived me with great kindness. Sensible as only momentary, and it was observed that the

an of my own unworthiness, I feel ashamed to Viceroy was not in the least perturbed, though

see myself the recipient of the great honourt he inqired what the flash meant. The as

you, geetlemer, have heaped upon me today. surance came from several voices-Yeng

With regard to the Mixed Court affair last stone, photographing, This is, however, by year, it was not for a same among the people the way.

that I contended with the foreigners; but for the dary which was imposed on me by our Em- peror, and which was expreted of me by my people as their Viceroy. The riot was sup pressed by your good advice to the common people, and now I take the opportunity to thank you. The Tsung Kan-se's case is now practic ally over, and I bad, before leaving Nankin, in- structed the Shanghai Total as to its sellle

THE VICEROY'S ADDRESS. When the last ips of tea had been taken in purely Occidental fashion, the Viceroy asked to be permitted to address the assembly, Rising from his seat, the aged politician delivered in Car, unfaltering accents n speech of ten minutes duration. He spoke in Pekingese THE CHINESE TE--PARTY.

and the address was subsequently rendered Leaving Government, flause the Viceregal in the Southern dialect by Admiral Li In party proceededthomas's Hotel by way of substance, le Viceroy's address, which dealt Battery Path. There were the same police principally with the question of railways in escort and entenrage, and Capt. Colman ac South China, is to the following effect. After companied the pusy as far as the hotel The thanking his hosta for the entertainment, bis ADC. did not ke part in the functions at Excellency said:My policy in the adminis the hotel, which were purely fan "ilormaltration of the two Kwang is to be fair and just. chavarter.

Although it may be necessary for the Govern ment to raise revenue which may not always harmonize with popular feelings, the idea will be to raise it from merchants with ability to contribute to the public exchequer. The Gov. vernment will have no idea of "squeeze" It

ill be our object to place merchants in position of prosperity who shail, in a sense, share their profits with the Government. To to this merchants must foster a spirit of in- dustrial enterprise and to promote railway schemes which shall receive the adequate support of Government.

THE DECORATIONS.

As every-

Adorned and bedecked with a profusion of bunting, and a host of inedieval warriors, whe howned down with unwinking stare on the hopeless westerner, Thomas's Hotel, the staid and modest, blossomed, for once, into the front task of Hongkong's hostelries. bly knows, Thomas's Hotel has for many year's been a favourite haunt of the better class of Chinese visiinis. Taotai Wen might have been seca almost every ether day entering the hotel, and prominent Cantonese officials from the Viceroy's yamen are as plentiful as leaves jane. Face the hotel came into the garish light of day with its Chinese dragons and carious Chinese figures, the creation of the gardener's art. The rain entrance was guard ed by two immense figures, evolved from the leaves of the bixwind, plant. Some said they were byegone admirals who had soundly du be the navies of the earth. If they looked in real ble anything, like their statues yesterday, then certainly they would have scared the wis out of any villager in Old England. That their armour was made up of brown paper and pilt pasteboard mattered unthing at all, for even the Chinese children, who are brought up

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CANTON-LIANKOW RAILWAY,

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aw, gentlemen, I would like you-pafticular. ly to remember what I am going to say to you They are things which I will never be tired of repenting. You who have seen Shanghai un doutedly ave found that there ata many ad vastages in Shanghai that are not in your own villages. I would ask you to try to make your own towns and villages as much like Shanghai as possible. Open your villages up for com merce; convert them into places of industy and govern them in the same way as Shanghai governed. In doing this you w I be fulfilling the Imperial Decree regarding a Constitution and doing a great déal of good to your country:

IMPERIAL SPECIAL FAVOUR.

GRANTED TO LE. CHOW FU

[From a Correspondent.)

Speaking on the Canton-Hankow Railway, his Excellency emphasized the fact that the utmost harmony inust prevail between mer- chants and officials, and perfect impartility

Cantón, fzth November. obtain if the project is to be carried in a' It has now been learnt here that H.E. Chow successful issue. In the conduct of the affairs Fa, Viceroy designate of the two Kwang, learn. of the railway he will be guided by the rules ing that his sou, Chow Hak Yuen, who was for and regulations laid down in the Articles of many years in Canton, and was a great favourite Association of the Company He had had of H.E. Viceroy Shum, was to be transferred, some experience of railway construction and from that place to Yunnan, memorialized the he could say this; that in all radway under-Throne, praying that his son, Chow Hok Yuen, takings his actions had been dictated by the be allowed to remain in Canton. He had been guiding principles laid down by Western con: looking after the Government interests in con

tractors. Speaking, as one of the pioneers of nection with the construction of the Yuet-ban ways in China he accorded a merdet praise Railway, and had given such satisfaction to to the cupperation he had received from 1.E. ILE. Viceroy Shum, that the latter desired Wu Ting-fang, the ex-Minister to Washington. to take him away to his new proviaces,

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY.

le appoint him to some similar post there It is, however, contrary the laws of China Alluding cursorily to the Kowloon-Canton Railway, his Excellency said: "The comple

appointments in the same province, but s impetus in the trade of Hongkong and that of my own country!" (Applause.).

tion of this line will indoubtedly furnish an

*THE NLLÀTION BETWEEN MERCHANTS

AND OFFICIALS.. Continuing, H.E. sail:--I am new to these Provinces, I don't know how the caudition of affurs stands. If there is anything that the officials enunat do for you. I would impress upon the merchants the fact that they are herty to address me privately. The cominunication need not the the fam of

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for a father and son to hold civil service

E: Chow Funsked this as a most grcinus favou, pointing out what valuable assistance his son's experience in Canton would be to H.E., his request was grined by the Throne, At a very special favner.

THE MARQUARDTY CONLERİ.

A section of the Chinese merchants and traders, fairly representative of the Chin. ese mercantile population of the Culony, had aranged to give an informal seception to H. E. Chow Furn his arrival in Hongkong, As soon as the Anping made frst to her hittoy, A deputation of the Chinese gentlemen, tes- ponsible for the organising of an informal reception to his Excellency in the afternoon, set out on board the lamp b' Kroong Sing for the $.5, Anping The deputation was led by the odour of gorgeousness, were visibly in Mr. Las Chu-pak (comptalare, Messes. A. S pressed. One of the metallic" gentlemen Watson & Co, Ld.), aut consisted of Messrs. had Evolently been what is known in vul- Ui Hoi Chow (al the Taan Tai foreign gonds gar parlance as having a night out," for store), Tam Tsx Kong.general manager, Hip both bis eyes were blackened; he had a On Insurance Co., and the & xchange and Loan gash on his clin, ́and he 'suggested the Co., Ld.), Pan Yau Chue (of the See Won need of an ambulance more than anything store), Tong Lai Chuen (compradme, Holland | else, but be stod gallantly at his post, with Trading Co.), Yeung Him Pang (compradore, great pike in one hand while the other was Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chrox), | helt out as if small cumshaw" would not Choy Kwai Ng (property owner), ani 5in be unwelcome. The ether was a real bandit, Hun (property owner), Tsin in Faifmember with a tremendous beard and a pair of glassy of the Meng Tsun Nam Pak Hong frui of com- eyes, Aiaandwere the seraphon and cherubini, mission agents), Yang Wer Pin, Itus (hon Loom in characteristic Chinese audes all com (compradoro, Messrs. Dodwell & Co., L.), ace posed of ingentisty trained shmbs. The flow Lo Koin Tlog (local manager, Chine Mer.

ering plants were exceedingly beautiful. chants' Steam Navigati u Co, Ld),

the staircase there were canopies.and screens |'of the days of all nations, the sides being lined wub pot plants. The dining room was a mass of fla.s, flowers and evergreens, two well- kwa wartins, of whom we have all beard Wat Chee Kung and Chun King-standing guard opposite the viceregal chair. The tables were adorned with vases of sweet-smelling wers, and the centre rable, where the Viceroy 54 on a sort of State chair, were several Hong Feng panu. Bilities he work of decoration, which was "amaged in a very oruate and elaborate style, with that tincture of Orient als suitable t the occasion, was the design of Mr. Lai Pak-Shan and was car The per bis personal supervision. The table in the large dinning room atanged in the shape of the letter E without the middle bar. The seats were occupied in the following aanger. Viceroy Chow Fu in the centre. On ne right Mr. Fung Wa-chun (vice-chairman of the entertainment committee), Pelect Lo Tsung-ming (the foreign secretary), and Mr. 1 eung Puchi. To the Viceroy's let st the president of the Tea Committee" (Mr. La Chu-pak), with Admiral Li Tsun, of the Kwangtung squadron, and Mr. Tong Lai-chun Ou the opposite row

Mr. Tam Tsz Kong made a brief spec h in S Messes, Young Sayongan, Wua Tsoi-choy, Tam Trz Kong La Koon Ting, and Taotai reply, thanking the Viceroy, on behalf of those

Marquardt, a fantasia on "Dame, sweel Tong (member of the Viceregal staff), presens, for the honour and kindness his Extinted applause. The harp solo by Frau Mr. Yeung Him Pong alsu nccupied a promin-cellency fit done. them by being present al

Hume," arranged and set by herself, was est position, being seared cext in Colonel their party. Wong Pin Chong (from Canon) and Colonel Chow Fu and suite then adjourned to the much enjoyed by her very appreciative list

eners. Herr Marquardt vielin solos, Bazzini's Yan. Po-yau (of the Viceroy's retinue)

smaller dining hall where two photographs Hobgoblin Dapce und Sarasate's "Gipsy were taken of the official group, Mr. Lau Chances also coming in for a very full pak and Fung Wachan standing to the fight need of applause. Mrs. Newborn's splendid and left of the Viceroy, respectively, who was

rendition of Gounod's Ave Maria, with violin accommodated in a sort of State chat The Viceroy put on his official headgear before be

The deputation was received by the Viceroy's private secretary who thanked them for the invitation to his Excellency, who, the secretary explained, could not then avert the grilemcu in person after the fatigue of the protracted oyage. His Excellency,, it was added, bad a perfectly uneventful journey from Shanghai: The vessel being delayed by the heavy monsoon which was not unusual to encounter in the China Sea at this time of year. The programine of the day's proceedings in Hongkong was then communicated to the depulation, al whose entertainment at Thomas's Hotel in the afternom it was his Excellency's pleasure to attend. It was contemplated at fist that the Viceroy should meet the Chinese merchants of Hongkong and representatives of the anten mercantile community, who had journeyed down, at the office of the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co, in the afternoon, But this pad of the programme bad to be abandon- ed on account of the shortness of ins 'stay in port and for other sufficient reasons.

ANTICIPATING THE LANDING: Shonly before noon a crowd of Chinese, among whom was a sprinkling of Europeans, gathered on and nea Blake her in await the landing of the Viceroy, as was believed that the Viceregal party would come ashore at noon. A'special sedan chair had been held in pre paration for the Viceroy and this and other attendant equippage were conveyed to Blake Pier. Tantal Wun Tso shay, local manager of the Chinese Telegraph Administration, was in charge of the Chinese official arrangements conseded with the landing Several man- darins and a number of Chinese officials from Cantor had come over to meet and welcome the Viceroy-designate on his arrival here.

The Kang Sing with the Chinese deputation On board returned at 1.15 pan. to, Douglas Wharf when it was learnt that the Viceroy would not land until later in the afternoon. The cowd then soon dispersed.

*OFFICIAL AMENITIES,

at the end of the table.

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1will atted to the letters myself. It would be impossible for the Kov. erning officials to know everything. Therefore 1 ask the merchants to make me all manner of suitable representations and suggestions which shall receive any attentive care. I realize that my abilities are poor and inay not come up vour expectations. But I can say this much, that I shall endeavotir la do my best, for the people and country under my government, It is for the purpose of promoting harmony amongst you, and to improve the relations be

ween officials and meichants that I have ex- pressly asted Taotsi Shom, who is a Can- isniese and a compatriot of yours, to join the viceregal staff. The purpose of his appoint ment is that when, from any cause, I should be unable to see you, Secretary Shum, as my private secretary, is always accessible to

you.

He wit communicate in me your repre- sentations and grievances, and as hrad of the Executive it is left for me to decide."

Upon the conclusion of the speech which was followed attentively, the large assembly applauded again and again.

The party arrived at the hotel at 4.45 p.. On account of his great age the Viceroy made no attempt to mount the long flight of steps to the third storey of the building unaided. His Excellency was assisted on each side by an allendant who conducted him to the receptioning photographed. room.

THE RECEPTION.

Mr. Lau Chu-pak, supported by Mr. Fung Wa Chun, and a sub-committee of four Chinese gentlenes, bad the honour of formally introduct ing the 105 members of the Tea-party Organis ing Committee to the Viceroy, who held in his

The gathering dispersed about half past six. The impression createdby the visit was certainly most favourable to the new incumbent of the Viceroyalty in Canton, and the concensus of opinion was that the function last evening', was a pronounced success.

The s.s. Anping left for Canton Jast evening

arriving at her destination early this morning, as announced by special telegrams from our Shameen correspondent to-day.

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S EXCELLENCY COMMENTS ON CERTAIN

- MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST.

At 3p.m., Viceroy Chow Fu paid an official visit to Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur W. Moore on

hand a long list of the names of all the gentle. board lus flagship, H.M.S. King Alfred. As he left at 34: p.ni. the shore battery at Rowe presented. The Viceroy, standing, 16.

crived

one of the merchants and tradus loon fired a saluté of 19 guns, Alike honour was paid the Chinese official by the Arg who were successively presented to him. The Alfred as the Victorm, which had been placed ceremony consisted of a loyal theisance, the announcement of the presentee's naine viva at the disposal of ti e Vicerny by the Colonial Government, steamed from the fagship to the

we and his respective profession and binh place: The old gentleman greeted each and shore, A very large cumber of European's and thousands of Chinese gathered in the every one in turn and gave expressions of

special pleasure when the fluent interpreter neighbourhood of Blake Pier to witness, the

Admiral Li Tsun-announced to his 1xcellency landing. The Government lauren drew along at this or that gentleman was born in Hong: Bubbling Well Road. In the course of the kong or Sang Trung. e, Canton, as the case

may be.

THE TEA PARTY.

side al about 4 pm. Members of the Viceroy's relinus were the first to step ashore and when his Excellency walked up the landing steps after them he was met by Capt. Colman, repie

VICEROY SHUM'S GREETING. senting the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan,

During the reception a telegraphic despatch K.C.MC. The procession to Government House

was delivered to Viceroy Chow Fu from the, was ltd by the Viceroy who occupied the Chi-reiting Viceroy Shum at Canton. After the Dese chair provided for him, preceded by the usual greetings Viceroy Shum begged "to usaal red canopy and two huge fan-like inform his successor that he (Shum) would devices the symbols of Chinese authority. mave out of the viceregal yamen at the capital Following the Viceroy was his foreign secie in the Haichi, leaving the yamen in readiness tary, Prelect Lo Tsang-ming, in a Governor H. E. Choy Fu ment House chair, a member of his staff also borne by

the familiar red-and-white liveried

The Viceroy then retired for the briefest bearers, and Naval Cadet L. Shiu of the Nan of intervals, and when he re-appeared he had College and now attached to the flagship discarded his official hat with peacock feathers Governor's chair. Other members of the he also relieved himself of his robes of office. Viceroy's staff were provided with the old-time lle was assisted down to the dining-room in sedan chair, while tuee others rode on very the same way as when he made the ascent. diminutive China ponies--a custom reminiscent The entire gathering then took their appointed rather ludicrous in the light of the advanced seats and tea and cakes were then served. At policy

and modern thought expounded by this stage Naval Cadet Shiu communicated Viceroy Chow Fu later in the day. Capt. AN INAITATION FROM ADMIRAL MOORE Colma brought up the rear of the procession. to the Viceroy to visit the Peak in the after As the Viceroy passed in front of the Guard noon. Ilis Excellency in person expressed his of Honour drawn from the 3rd Middlesex regret,to the British. Admirals delegate at his Regiment the usual compliment was paid an inability to accept the honour of the courteous offical of his rank, while the Band of the 3rd invitation, assigning as his reason the lateness Middlesex played an appropriate ait. A special of the hour Chow Fu's card was then handed con of stalwart Siklis under Sergeant "Mac-to Cadet Shiu. On the conventional nativered

Alfred,

Cadet Shiu rode in the

of the days of old China and which

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On Friday evening last, reports the Shanghat Times of 6th inst., E. Chow, Fu was entèr- tained by the leading Cantonese residents of Shanghai at a barquet in the Chan in Garden,

evening the Chairman proposed His Excellen cy's health in the following terms:

DEATH OF "MR. O. J. GUSÇALVE

"FATHER, OF THE 11. AND 5. BANK."

Tath inst

In the death, which we much regret to have to record, of Mr. Constancio Joaquim Goa- galves, which event occurred at his residence, No. 1 Caine Road, at g'o'clock yesterday morn ing, the Hongkong and Shanghai Bankin, Corporation has lost an old and faithful ser yan, and the Columy a familiar fixure. M "Gonçalves had been in the employ of the Bank for the past 43 years, or ever since i foundation, following is fortunes, and working whole-heatedly to promote its best interest So much had he at heart those interests that be made himself fully and thoroughly convers ant with every branch of the business, and thu acquired a complete mastery of the entire system of the institution, which, in turn, ren- dered him an invaluable servant to the cor poration. On account of his long and faith- ful services he was styled by Sir Thomas Jackson, theu

of Chief Manager the Corpura tion, the "Father of the Bank", a designation which he had richly earned, and which stuck to him to the last, until he died, fiterally in harness. It was on the 3rd inst, that he had just arrived in his office, having up to that time. been in his usual robust health, when he was suddenly seized with a fainting fil. As the usal efforts of those around did not have the effect of recalling hinto consciousness, medical assistance was requisitioned by the Bank offi cials, and on the arrival of the dector he was ordered to be removed to his residence, where he died, as we have stated, at 9 a.m. yesterday, Sunday, without ever recovering conscious will be much missed by all who had business to nest. His was a pleasing personality, and he transart in the stare department of the Bank, for he was ever courteous and obliging, and no trouble was ton great for him to take on behalf customers, and inquirers, while to the Pros he was always a willing and conteous friend. H& loss to his friends and family is very great, but to the Bank, which he served through the betler part of his life, his loss must be almost reparable. The deceased leaves a widow and a grown up fantily of sons and daughters to mon his loss, a d great sympathy is felt for them in their bereavement. The funeral is tied to take place to-day, the cartege passing

the monument al p.m.

As showing the esteem in which the de- ceased was held by the Bank authorities we may mention that the flag flying over their institution is to-day placed at half-mast ng': tokenut respect for his memory-a very unusual and special honour.

·KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

PROMENADE CONCERT.

12th inst

The much postponed and equally much loaked-forward-to Promenade Conceal to be

SANITARY BUARD.

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The bi-monthly meeting of the Sanitary L'oard was held in the Bond room this after- noon, the usual members being present, when the following business wat trauisacted:

CHANGE OF MEETING-HOUR The Hon, the Principal Civil Medical Officer, pursuant to potice, moved; That the time of the meeting of the Beard be changed from 4.15 p.m. lo 7.30 pm.

GENERAL CLEANSING,

The Principal Civil Medical Officer brought up his motion, postponed from last week, for the appointment of a select committee, consisting of the President of the Board, and Messrs. Fung Wa Chin and Lau Chu Pak, to consider all amplaints arising in connection with the general cleansing arrangements.

The Medical Officer of Health minuted `that he had been using crude phenyl (1 in 500) for The destruction of the vermin, after the houses had been washed with soft soap, as it bad been used in India for the same purpuse with great success. At first he had used chlorida of lime, but while the tenants used it for yards and outhouses, etc., they complained of the smell in the houses when used there. It wat

better insecticide thas phenyl, but on ac count of those complaints its usu was discon. tinued. He had carefully considered the quee-- tion of the use of "liquid fuel," which is used in Bombay as an insecticide, but was BUIG the Fire Insurance Companies and the Super its use here in the house to house cleansing, intendent of the Fire Brigade would object to Phenyl was an oily liquid, but was fairly soluble in the above proportions.

that he would summon a special meeting to The Principal Civil Medical Officer misuted consider the question as soon as the members had all seen the papers..

Mr. Shelton Hooper minuted: I see no red- son why the maiter should be discussed con- Gidentially. On the contrary, I think the greatest publicity should be given to it. It seems curious that the authorities in India should not have found out the danger of using liquid fluid, on account of its reputed inflammability-iť. such danger exists

Mr. Lau Chú Pak minated: Why not discuss this publicly, so that everybody may know what is going to take place? If the new pro

cedure

to be adopted some alteration will have to be made in the wording of the Chinese notice, which is not quite accurate. As re yards the disinfection of spare clothing, it should be made clear that it is not com pulsary. It wou'd also be better to have the notices so worded as to say that the Chinese are deshed to co-operate with the Sanitary Department in destroying fleas by allowing |their spare clothing to be disinfected, but the Sanitary Department shall not compel them to do so, if the people do rot feel inclined to have it done. This is necessary in view of the pro- bability that misunderstanding may again oc. cur, as in the case of Mr. Ip.

The Hon. the Registrar-General said: Crude

The Hon. the Principal Civil Medical Officer minuted: The acting secretary thought that as pay is only very slightly soluble in water.

there were letters from Mr. Lau Chu Pak the matter should be treated confidentially. I never ordered these papers to be treated con filentially; on the other hand, I certainly think they should be made public.

SANITARY SURVEYOR'S REPORT.

took place on Saturday night just two months given by the Kowlson Cricket Club, at last after the date first advertised for it to be held. There were many causes for those post Donements for, first of all, Jupiter fluvius stepped in and caused the first by the untimely feluge to which be treated the Colony. Then came several typhoons to cause further post- ponements, and, later, when days were finally as it was though, selected for a inst holding The Sanitary Surveyor submitted his report the "smoker," it was found that other similar for the third quarter of 1956, in which he said functions took precedence, they leaving already that there were 315 houses in hand for been settled and advertised, to take place on new drainage systems, of which 92 houses were those particular days. However, all's well that dealt with, while in 141 houres pepsins to the ends well, and certainly, from a musical point drain, were completed, work proceeding on 212 of view, the concert at the Kowloon Cricket Club more. In addition to the above 1783 houses was a pronounced success, but unfortunately were inspected by the 'rainng Inspector, and it had been delayed until so late in the year that 245, drainage nuisances were discovered, and the weather was anything but seasonable, or notices on the owners were served calling upon pleasant far out-door functions at night, and them to abate the nuisances. Fifty-four

13th inst. Annther success went to the score of the Marquardts last nigh, when they gave theirfare. well concert at the Hong kong flotel. The whole pockeme was, practically, and by special request, a repetition of that given last week, at the Peak Hotel, As before Mrs. R. H. Newborn wis the only sola songstress, while ance again Mr. Geo. Grimble acted as accompanist, both contributing much to the pleasure of flic even

The spacious drawing room at the Honginany members of the audience went shivering nuisances were reported to the Hon. The kong Hotel made an excellent hall, for this way long before the interval, while deep Director of Public Works, to be dealt with by cliss of conceit, which mainly takes the form growls could be heard on all sides from the his department. of a drawing room entertainment,, and on ac masculine members of the audience, who

UNPOTABLE WELL-WATER. count of its being sa conveniently situated was, bewailed ler wont bf forethought in

The papers relating to the condition of the no doubt, mart crowded than otherwise might

not having brought their over-coats, while hive been the case, for most of the residents those who had done so grinned delightedly water in well at No. 22, Stanley treel, were win would not have cared to sally forth else-

sary l'agnin tid upon the tabit. ind comfortably at their fellows' discam. Hon. Mr. Hewett minuted on these: Where where, did not object to go down in the concert

fart. The Hand of the 129th Baluchis have these papers been for the last two months? in their own building. One good feature, not too was in attendance and rendered some very fine Dr. Hunter states the water is unfit for potable olen noticeable in Hongkong entertainments, selections during the evening, and were much purposes, but the well might remain open if the 13 pleasing punctuality in commencing applauded. The first vocal item was Mr.

Medical Officer of Health is satisfied the water bath parts of the entertainment, which removed

Hume's "Down the vale, lad" which he gave is not used for conking purposes. ary anxiety from the minds of those present in good style, and then gave place lo Miss North

who saby.

Oh! how delightful" very pleas from the Peak and Kowinon, as to whether they would catch that tram or ferry. Both ingly, and naturally was recalled. "Out on the Herr and Frau Marquardt were up to their Deep" was carefully and correctly sung by usual form and their playing on their several Mr. Todd who, like many others, appeared to instruments was much appreciated and elicited feel the piercing chilltess of the evening. Mr. Walstow, as usual, was in capital form, and soon got his audience into the best of humours- they were there to be amused, and Mr. Wal-

and harp obligato, was a very enjoyable num- ber, and the core which followed was a very natural result of her effort. Her next selection was in somewhat lighter and easier vein, for it was Dudley Buck's When the heart is young," Altogether, we understand, the Marquardts are an old but always fresh drawing-room baltad.

very well pleased with their reception and trement in nongkong, and that being so, we

the no very distant future.

my hope to bear then again in the Colony, in

CHINAMAN'S MYSTERIOUS

DEATH.

WENT THERE TO ROB

13th inst,

The two Chinamen, who were held on suspicion by the Yaumati Police as being the cause of a coolie's death at Yaumati on the 5th Your Excellency,-As it has pleased you to instant, were this morning ordered by Me F.A. call at Shanghai while on the way to the Hazeland to be released, as the police could not two Kwang, to stay a few days among us, adduce any evidence to indict the men. Readers we, the Cantonese merchants and students in will remember that on the afternoon of the Shanghai, beg leave to come before you this 5th November the police discovered a China- evening to praise Your Excellency's virtue and man in an unconscious condition and bleeding and also to avait ourselves of the opportunity freely from the mouth, ears and nose, and with to express to you our sincere sorrow for Your his left leg broken, lying in a back lane at the

rear of house No. 181, Station Street, Mongkok.. Excellency's departure from the Liang Kiang.

We thank Your Excellency most heartily for Ner the man were the two defendanta.

The police removed the unconscious man to having deigned to accept our humble invita. tion to come to this Chanyin Garden and our hospital, but he died the same night. The de- Shiny, Their Excellencies Tsai, Yu and Li, they refu ad to dwell on the subject when inter- thanks are also due to Ministers Leu and fendants were taken in charge by the police, but Admiral Salt and the Shanghai Tantal, whe, rogated. After some investigation, however, in accompanying Your Excellency hither, do the police have come to the opinion that the also greatly honour us. We now presect Your deceased and the two defendants were in com- Excellency with an address which, besides pany at the time. They decided to rob a house in the lane and the deceased was chosen to do being valedictory, is also meant by us to be an

the work, while the two defendants acted as address of welcome to Shanghai.

In conducting the Mixed Court case last watchers below. Deceased made an ascent by year, and that of Tsung Kan-se, which is still the water-spout and in mid-air lost his hold and pending Your Excellency fought not only for stopped into the lane, where he was found by stern justice' sake, but for a nobler cause stili-the police.. The defendants, unfortunately, did that of the helpless and the poor. Such a good not have the chance to get away before the Viceroy cannot but he a blessing to Canton, a police arrived and were caught. His Worship source of happiness to the people, and great was of the same opinion, and discharged the ness to the nation to which he belongs. defendants, at the same time informing In; Your Excellency now goes to the Liang spector Macdonald- that an inquiry was un Kwang with two of the ablest officials from necessary.

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The Hon. the Principal Civil Medical Officer said the papers had been mislaid by a clerk, who had been reprimanded..

Mr. Lau Chu Pak micuted: As the water is fit for potable purposes the well should not be closed.

Messrs Fung Wa Chun and Shelton Hooper both agreed that the well should not be closed.

PUBLIC WATER,

The Government analyst submitted his re- port on samples of water analysed during the past fortnight, all ¿f which he said was of excellent quality.

CEMETERY BYE-LAWS,

stow made it his business to see that they had their wish. The next item was the well-known but unhackneyed sentimental song Dear heart very well sung by Mr. E.G. rdan, to the accompaniment of Mrs. Jordan. While this song was a pleasing item, pleasingly sung, we thank the singer might have made a happier selection, for this song was undoubtedly written Correspondence was submitted to the Board for a lady's singing. Mr Walslow next obeyed relative in the Cemetery Bye-laws. It was re- solved at the last meeting of the Board to oblaśn a vociferous demand for his appearance to take the place of an absent member and the opinion of the Crown Solicitor as to whether gave At the Pantomime" "The Skipper, the Board had power to mal e bye-laws regulat

ing the fees payable for all interments in any and other popular serio-comic dillies, and then treated his audience to some remarkable mim cemetery in this Colony, other than Chicess ceme eries and also in make regulations in icry. Messrs. Stedman and Bristow were very successful in their cornet duet, and naturally connection with those ce eteries. The reply an encore followed their afforts. Atmospheric received from the Crawn Folicitor was to tha conditions considered, it was a happy inspira-eflect that the Sanitary Board is competent tion that led M. Chard to select "Good-bye the Chinese and other cemeteries, but not to specify what fees should be charged in Summer" for his contribution on this occas sion, and he certainly sang i feelingly, and carried his audience with him. Another gem

Mr. She'ten Hooper asked that a list of the of the evening was Miss North's last selection, the beautiful and plaintive "Killarney," which cemeteries held under Crown Leases he sub. mitted, and said that then the whole matter she rendered in a very expressive manner, bringing out all the beauties of the words and bad better be referred to a select committee to their accompaniment of sweet harmony. Mr. report on the same to the Board. Percy Iltowne very kindly acted as accompanist throughout the evening, with the one exception inentioned above. Taken all in all the concert was a decided success, and all concerned in making it so are to be congratulated on their emerity' in braving the chills of the evening.

DEATH OF MR. CHINN POY WOO.

Tath inst.

with regard to "privato cemeteries held under Crown lease.

MENDICANT'S FATAL BALL.

COOLINS AFRAID OF GHOSTS!

13th inst. A mendicant, seventy-eight years of age, died in a hat in the coffee plantation, Caroline Hill Road, yesterday morning, as a result of injuries he received in a fall on the previous Mr. Chinn Pay Woo, for many years the night, From a story which was related to interpreter at the U.B. Consulate in Hongkong, Inspector Gourlay, of No. 2 Police Station, died at his home in Canton, in the Twelfth yesterday, by coolies residing in the neigh Ward Sunday, Nov., 4th, ai 7.30 p.m. His bourhood, it appeared that the old beggar last sickness was of many months' duration, while returning to his hut on Sunday night, and was due to internal piles. Several months slipped and fell on some loose stones and was severely bruised about the head. His ago, while still in Honglong, he was operated nn because of his trouble, and although he moanings were beard by other coolies living sermed to improve for a time, his old trouble on the plantation and they went out and returned and finally caused his death. Mr. brought the old man bome, where, us sent in the US, by the, Chi- already stated, he died, not long afterwards. Chinn_was nese Government many years ago to study The inspector inquired of the coolies why it English. He mastered the language and was was they did not report the matter in the sta A fluent speaker, and a good interpreter, tion on Sunday night, instead of waiting until Las! January he severed his connection with the following morning, bai the men were back the U.S. Consulate and hoped that a change ward in giving a reply. After some, pressing of residence from Hongkong to Canton would they said that since the typhoon and the burial restore him to health, but in this he was dis of persons in the plantation ghosts have con- appointed, as were also his friends and family, stantly been seen and they were afraid to leave. He leaves a widow, also one daughter and a their huts that might to report the matter, but son to mourn his loss.→Contributed,

waited until day dawned!