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THE ROYAL VISIT.

THE PROPOSED" PROGRAMME.

"OFFICIAL" "CORRESPONDENCE

We are requested, to make public, the fol. lowing correspondenca regarding the Royal

visit :---

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 13th January, 1007, Sir-Referring to my letter of the 21 De the telegraphic correspondence noted in the margin on the subject of the approaching visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Dochess of Connaught, together with a draft programma setting forth the arrangements that it is proposed to make for Their Royal Highnesses entertainment during the first two days of their stay have etc.,

camber last, I am directed to forward copies of

(Sd),T. SERCOMBE SMITH, "Colonial Secretary.

The Honourable, jus

Sir C. P: Chater, Kt, c...

[Telegram from the Governor, Hongkong, to the Secretary of State,, London, dated 3rd ¡January, 1907)];

Community of Hongkong desire to present' Address of Welcome to H. R. H. Duke of Connaught and Duchess on landing and give public, ball in honour of Their Royal High Destos. Native Community also "desires" to give theatrical entertainment one afternoon, during visit of Their Royal Highnesses more especially to Her Royal Highness Duchess and Princess. Please telegraph whether proposed arrangements would be acceptable

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JANUARY

QUARRY BAY ENTERTAINMENT.

mupons 3. Taib Inst. "On Saturday night, the cantata entitled “The Happy Family was given for the second time in the Taikoo Club, under the directorship of Mr. Robert Dickies, Beth performances proved distinct successes and the youthful artities are to be congratulated upon achieving as great if not a greater triumph than that which thay scored last year. The sealing capacity of the club was taxed to the utmost on the rights of the 5th and 13th inst, and the spectators were favourably impressed with the decorations, the ingenious manner of lighting the stage, and the distinctly pretty costumes worn by the following.

CHARACTERS,

The Old Woman who Lived in

Shoe

Mika Muffett Dorothy Draggletal Marjory Daw.................. Cinderland...............ïicos Goody: Two Short, yeaZI

Aladdin

Dlue Beard.biscuteremt Robinson Cravel.cairan

„Miss Moggle Hoskin.

Jess McNeill. Winnie MoNeill, Rosie Mitchell, "Freda Schornfader. "Grace Morphew.

**

Foggy Tatoplaton Ada Dickson,

Masiat George Hoskins. John Grimaha W.

Malcolm McNeİL Portiu Gibson_ All Hab''Nİ Heine Schoenfoider,

Jamia Cassidy. Alichokipita sinus ezerago de Percy Morphew.

•Miss Dolly Hardwick Highlanders

and

Pitardwick Katie

I

SMENT/IN:RAIDS UPRA

Brath instr

"NO SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES' SUR-

·ROUNDING DEATH,

Fath inst

The discovery WAS

was descending the bank to reach the strennt, when he slipped and fell into the stream, a tince of about twelve feet. We are requested to state that East-pointers need feel po anxiety as to the purity of the water from this reservoir one out of them in question is the one which |-

STHE OPIUMST

Iapotber column we publish

Felter addressed by thirteen. British firms, Ing terested in the opium trane to HBA M Lonsal-General: on the subject of the; ment in favour of the tannpreasloscof, apitini? singking. The signatorius, who have lo interests at stake, underfind that, angotiation are in progress or are contemplated, bet the Chinese and the British Goverment the object of restricting and ultimately, of

ing the importation of ophusa, jota Chin They orgo therefore, as they will materially aliacted, by any agreemen

The

pmentő

of their mokinu milre and mapaki-of-|Tak]DW< vage things muily.” 2"A Sweet Good-Nighty sweet- ilyaung by the entire company preceded, the fall of the curtain upon. Part, ilia Part-111 opened with a long and dance charmingly and intelligently treated by Miss Add Dickson and a of the greatest surprisns that a school of playmates, and for which they were vociferous-, kipsblers could have received at the hands of zencored. My Irish Molly sung by George the police was given a gang of faterers when Hoskins proved delightfully melodious and took Lispector Collett and Police Sergeant Kendall The body of an unknown Chinaman, of the the fancy of vocalists among the spectators, nod number of lakonge attached to No. 7 e solls class, perhaps fifty years of age was Miss Winnie McNeill rendering of Sweet: l'olice Station made round up last night on found at eleven o'clock yesterday morning par Bunch of Daisies was an extremely credits premises Nos. 15% to 158, Connaught Road West,lly embedded is sand in a sheir ear, the able performance which merited the spirited accupied as godown by the Hongkong and Kow. Wong-pei-chong rezervolt. applause accorded to it. Master John Grim on Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, hade by a foreman of the Waterworks, who shaw, the local Dan Lene, again: proved a and arrested twelve men; incinding the shroff, reported the matter to Inspector Gourlay, of popular favourite, his singing of Hey! Dad, don't you know?" belor instantly followed by that they were not aware of the fact that the after some difficulty and the examination which they should be consulted and kept

ho were so Easily engaged in a gathe of pal-kaw No. a Police Station. The body was

*was got out demands for more. Migs Burs treated the police were interested spectators of the gamellowed went to show that there was no foul quest is a perfectly legitimate one, and

if the progress of the pourpailers o sembly to three pianoforte splos "The fur over five minutes. Then suddenly the play surrounding the coolie's death. There

bis expected that the Home Go Dying P Posty" "Silver Stars"and" Hollah"Vorder to arrest them was given and the med vere so marks on the body that could suggest

which were so astonished that they stampede un assault The body was still fresh, which pay due consideration, to all repre this talented young lady. Interpreted all three. And took their arrest calmly, proved that the coolie had met his death but

subject. Hitherto, in spite ace China cid bersalf of all, her selections earned much appreciation. "The It was the quietent gambling raid I few hours previously. Nothing was found on and customs, the Cabinet has fortun Quarrel" indulged in by Miss Tessie McNell dive teen in years,” said a police official this

the coulis that could establish his ideality shown na inclination in, the present inst and Master Bertie Gibson was well maintain, morning all there had been a stampede, and it is death is put down by the police as a pure to help China unless she is, in carpost in ed, while their dramatic expression was so took good care that there should be gone, and simple accident. The cople, so they say, attempt to help herself.” In other words, hil good that it led to Miss McNeill giving as an she could never have told what would oc- as onl bis way to Stanley. Near the stream all overtures relating to the suppression of the encore "The Maiden's Request to which

in which he was found he became thirsty, and

úipium traffic will be favourably entertained by injured, but the police themselves would

the British Government, it is unlikely that it Master Gibson replied with "The Husband's been not only the gamblets would have Petition Miss Maggie Hoskins scored an- hive suffered,” he stated. . To reach the top

dis

would bind itself to any definite course""of other triumph with her selection "In Zanzibar" ft of this godown it is necessary to ascend a

action, until there has been time to decide And responded: 10 criss for an encore with nstro ladder, built almost on the perpen

whether the Chinese authorities-really intend Under the Dendar the accompaniments to culik, with a drop of thirty feet to the ground

and are able to suppress opium smoking. This both being skilfully played by Mr. Brown, low-Had the police not been careful

She is a sensible Girl" and "The Motor Car fhe gamblers made a rush for this the only

attitude in no way implies lack of sympathy with the anti-opinm movement ; it merely were contributed. by Mailer Malcolm McNeill means of escape this is not the slightest doubt"|

argues reasonable precaution. -based op who was heartily applauded. "Sweet Primrose that a few would have toppled over, and the

1-ing experiance of Chinese characteristic Land" was delivered with first rato, ability by police in the rush would not have got off¦ THE "MONGOLIA" COMMAND.

we have contended from the Brit, the suppres- Miss Ada Hoskins, whose second song, equally' line. Every gambler, however, was arrested,

sion of oplum smoking can be effected without aid beside the gambling apparatus, 538:60 was

CAPT. SEABURY APPOINTED......

reference to the, British Government and well sung, closed the programme.

itized by the police. The men were charged

without paying any thought to, the amount hafore Mr. F. A. Hailand, at the Police Court, this morning, the shroff and another being Pacific Mail service and probably the best stop automatically directly the babit

Captain W. U. Soxbury, commodore of the annually imported. The importation ill charged with running a gambling house,nown skipper on the Pacific, was appointed smoking opium is discontinued in China whilst the remainder ware indicted for

on the 14th ult, to succeed Captain Forter as Accordingly the signatories to the letter to Sit pambling. The first two were mulcted in

master of the big liver Mongolia, Chptain | Pelham Warren will be well advised to keep the sum of $100 each, the remainder paying $5 Seabury's flagship was the Korea and he quite as sharp a look out on the anti-spidm mpiece. The opes were all paid."

expected to join her again after the two voyages. crusade in China' itself as they are anxious to for which he was given leave of absence. He keep on the negotiation between the two was enjoying this vacation when necessity Governments. So far, the campaign against prose for somebody to command the liner that opium would seem to have met with any degres 30 narrowly escaped destruction at Midway, jos of success only in Chibli or, possibly it might The Mongolia being one of the company's; be safer to say, in Tientsin immediately ‘under fi est ships, it was natural that Mr. R. P the cagle eye of H. B. Yuan Shib-kal, Conti Schwerin should want one of the best officers d'erable talk and more printing ink are devoted to take her and just as natural that Captain to the subject in Shanghai, but concrate resulla Seabury should be offered the command. Capt. are yet Tacking. This, however, cannot be Seabury has been master, in the Pacific Mall adduced as a proof that the movement service for more than thirty years. His first being taken up carnestly. Far more good command was the City of Panama,, Batween likely to be effected if the Chinese authorities his first and his new command there is con set about the task quietly and deliberately, riderable difference. The gross tonnage of the than if they proceed to blow trumpels before Panama is 1,914. The gross tonnage of the they have set to work and then allow their Mongolfa is 13,639, nearly ten times as great energy to cool down in two months time, The City of Panama in 250 feet long. The

N. C "D. News. length of the Mongalia is 600 feet.

detailed account, but a brief synopsis may Lack of time and space do not permit a suffice to give readers a fairly adequate idea of the piece. The proceedings opened with a spirited Symphony played by Mr. J. Mitchell, which formed a fitting prelude to a well-rendered Opening Chorus sung by the artistes en masse. Miss Maggle Hoskins, in Telegram from the Governor, Hongkong, to the character of the Old Woman, then appear in the Secretary of State, London, dated 5th.ed and notified the audience of the change January, 1907.

her address. The ancient shoe had ceased to afford anything but cramped quarters to her. self and family, so the wisely decided to move into the more commodious Green Eims Cottage. This decision was carried into effect

Referring to my wire of 3rd, instant donors of Statues of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness Prince of Wales anxious His Royal Highness Duke of Connaught should unvail Statues, during visit. Please ascertain whether His Royal Highness graciously con-

Bonts.

Telegram from the Secretary of State, London, to the Governor, Hongkong, dated

7th January, 1907.)

Your telegram of 3rd January fully appre ciated. His Royal Highness thinks reception preferable to ball. Their Royal Highnesses will, if time permits, attend afternoon perform ance given by native community in their honour. Please send to meet them Colombo Singapore programme of proposal,.

Telegram from the Secretary of Stato, London, to the Governor, Hongkong, dated Bili January, 1997.]

His Royal Highness will be glad to unveil statues His Majesty the King and Prince of Wales during visit, if time permits,

DRAFT PROGRAMME.

Wedgesday, the 6th February, 1907. a.m. Arrival, it a.m. Presentation of 'Address from the

Community.

12 Noon. Unveiling of Statues of H. M. the King and H. R. H, the Prince of Walda,

p.m. Lunch at Goverment House. 5.30 p.m. Masonic Lodge Meeting. 8 p.m. Dinner at Government House. 10 p.m. Reception at Government House.

Thursday, the 7th February, 1907. 4.30 p.m. Chinese theatrical performance for Their Royal Highnessen the Duchess of Connaught and Prin- ccas Patricia,

SUNDAY MACAO EXCURSIONS.

over' to

14th inst.

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Nancy

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THE PING SHAN SHOOTING

ACCIDENT...

CORONER'S INQUIRY,

14th inst.

BURGLAK'S SPLEEN RUPTURED

A

DIES AFTER MAKING STATEMENT.

rath inst.

S

reservoir,

THE PENTION 10 THE EMPEROR.

At the Magistracy, this afternoon, Mr. F. A......... Hazeland presiding a Coroner and a jury comprising Messrs. Ho Kom Tong (foreman) C. H. Rogge and J. E. Danielsen, conducted an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Cheng Kau Mui, a boatman, whe was killed at Ping Shan, New Territory, on the The coalie, U Luk, who received six months 26th December, the result of injuries be re- hard labour and four hours! macks at the hands ceived from a shot gun while out hunting with of Mr. C. A. D, Melbourne, at the Police Police Sergeant Kerr, officer in charge of Ping Court, on Thursday, for committing burglary ni No. 109, Kowlann Tang, and who had to be Shat Police Station.

Police Sergeant Kert was called to the wilden to the Government Civil Hospital the ness-stand. He explained that on the 26th next morning, suffering from a ruptured spleen, December last, between ten and eleven o'clock the result, it was at the time alleged, of an in the inorning, he took a boat from Tai Ching assault, died from his injuries shortly after village to go to Deep Bay to shoot ducks. Therspoon yesterday. In consequence of the bur. were four persons in the boat. The deceased glar's death, Police Sergeant Sim, of Sam-shoi- was one of the boatmen: Witness and another po Police Station, arrested yesterday afternoon Chinaman carried guns. After they had rowed for about iço yards witness saw a corlew sitio brothers-Wong Yau and Wong Muk-the

-charge of manslaughter, They wars arraigo-!| ting on the bank of the shore, a little west of ons whose house deceased burgled, an a the boat. The Chinaman fired at it and missed, ed in suiwer to the charge: before Mr. F. A. The bird flew from west to east and crossed the Hazeland, at, the Police Court this morning, bows of the boat, Witness then fired at the bird when they were able to clear themselves of the and he also missed it,

serious allegation. The circumstances under which the coalie met his death were given in Court by the accused. They related the story of the barglary, which has already been reported in our columns, and told how they were awakened by the noise which the burglar, made. They chased the intruder out of the house and into the road. Deceased, it was stated, was not a native of the village, and consequently did not know away about the place. In making his wild dash for liberty in, the dark he rolled down a fight of stone steps which led to

other path, and hurt himself, although at toward the people at home are particularly set the time he showed no symptoms of having in. vile to foreign Powers What will conta Skred bis spices. His arrest followed, and it was minate the prestige of this constitutional coun- proved that during the time he was in custody, try? The responsibilities of Ministers of the accused, although having to use some force State of a Constitutional Government." in order to keep deceased from escaping, neverQuestions to the Board of Directors of the Electric Railway Company, and Mr. Hara, assaulted him. Part of this statement was corroborated by the sergeant in charge of the Home Minister," &c. case, who spoke as to finding deceased's cap at the foot of the steps. This being satisfactory to the Court, bis Worship acquitted the accused,

ACOLLISION IN THE HARBOUR,

the occasion of her 99th Birthday. In honour of the happy event ahe treats her numerous progeny to a tea party. All the daughters are at home, but the sons have to be summoned from places further afield than the domestic hearth. Telegrams are despatched to them, and in response they strive in quick succession. Aladdin quite looking after the affairs of "The Sick Man on the banks of the Bosphorous," and gets home first. with Sindbad at his heels, a good se cond. The latter brings in his train the redoubtable crew of the privateer, Lee Blue Beard, tired of posing as Whim sical Willie in a Baghdad museum, also sails for home, followed by Robinson Crusoe and his man Friday. Both, through 'unavoidable circumstances, had to leave Juan Fernander in a hurry, the island succumbing to an epileptic fit five minutes after the despatch of Crusoe's reply to his mother's invitation. Last of all came Ali Baba and four of his Forty Thieves. The fond mother expericuces some difficulty in recognising her sons, and no won der for time changes all things. Sindbad in his semi-sailor style of dress-Blue Garibaldi; trousers, red and yellow stripe; red cowl; belt; shoulder is altogether a too ferocious customer with pistols; and telescope slung over his to be owned as anybody's son. However, he bears a slight resemblance to a photo in the old woman's possession, and is eventually, warmly welcomed. Blue Beard also has altered much, having grown a beard during his absence. With its removal comes instant recognition, a cordial reception, and a share in the festivities Desperate locking villains are Robinson Crusoe and Ali Baba in their out andish garb; as for Friday, mal de mer seems to have changed his colour. As soon as the soos and their acquaintances, Friday, the Midshipmite, Four of the "Forty Thloves, and the

of the "Nancy

Lee" have made themselves comfortable, and are feeling quite "at home," the Old Woman con tributes to the programme which is made up of popular songs, and sparkling dialogues' inter spersed with graceful dances. Aladdin, Sind. bad, Blue Beard, Robinson Crusoe, Ali Baba," and Friday all, in their turn, helped to increase the general fun and frolic, the first-named relat ing in pleasing style the stirring times he ex perienced "When best on adventure," Sindbad gave a talented rendering of "Since first left-Yes, always. It is safer. my early home" which was succeeded by Robinson Crusoe's song "I ran off to Sea" Ali Baba sang "My name is Ali Baba Bold," and Friday earned much applause with his comical delivery of "I was a black savage," a song made up of King's English and a sprinkling of Red Indian dialect. Shortly after the arrival of Ali Baba, Goody Two-Shoes administered reproof to the Forty Thieves, and gave them believe that "Honesty is the reason to best policy." Blue. Beard sang extremely well in the Duet: "Are you my sister, Dorothy?" Most of the Old Woman's daugh ters exercised their vocal powers for the benefit of the guests at Green Elms Cottage, Dorothy Draggletail singing "When the heart is and and sore," the audience marking its apprecia- Old Woman herself was not backward in ad tion with loud and prolonged applause. The ding to the day's entertainment, and sang of "A long, long time ago" in an eminently de- lightful manner. Cinderella with. Grace and Patience treated the trio " Children should all pgree." with marked talent, and their singing was a decidedly pleasing piece of vocalism. Marjory Daw scared a signal success with ber song "For many years my life was spent the whistling interludes being given by, the boys. were heard to. Aladdin and Miss Mufett

Bere a plan was put in, which showed the position each man occupied on board the boat just before the shooting occurred.

Continuing, witness said that after he had missed the bird he opened the gun, which was pointed westwards, and extracted the empty cartridge. Through extracting & Cartridge the gun reloads itself and leaves the rifle full cock, he explained. Witness then placed one finger on the trigger and his thumb on the hammer to cass it down to half cock. To doing this his thumb slipped off the hammer and the gun went off, the shots striking deceased about two incher above the right knee on the front part of the thigh.

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At this stage witness produced the rifle and gave an illustration of how the shooting occurred.

The injured man was bound up, went on witness, and he was transported to Hongkong and to the Government Civil Hospital,

"How long have you had this rifle ?" asked the Coroner.

"About a month," replied witness, On how many occasions have you used it ?- Os two occasions, I think.

Are you in the habit of going out firing ?-- About once or twice a year.

"

Do you always, after a shot, ease the spring?

Dr. W. V. Koch, of the Government Civil Hospital, stated that a man named Cheng Kau, Mui (deceased) was admitted by him into the hospital about 945 p.m., on the 26th December fast. He was brought there by Sergeant Kerr. The boatman had a lacerated wound on the Tront portion of the tight thigh, witness said, and was suffering from shock. The thigh bone was fractured in addition. An operation was judged to be necessary, he added, and witness removed the lower extremity about the middle of the thigh. The man stood the operation well, but became bad soon after, and died at midnight. The cause, of death in witness's opinion was due to a gun shot wound.

The Chinamen, who were with Sergeant Kerr at the time the boatman was shot, gave cor- roborative evidence and that closed the inquiry, His Worship shortly addressed the jury, who after a consultation, brought in a verdict of death by misadventure.

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HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE ASSOCIATION,

10

JUNK FOUNDERS OFF KOWLOON.

12th inst,

-RELEASE-OF-THE PETITIONER.

Bekiya Tatujuro, who was arrested a day or two ago in an attempt to present an address in person to his Majesty the Emperor, was, ac cording to the Japan Chronicle of ist inst., re- leased on Sunday, on the ground that his ac tion did not constitute any crime in the eyes of the law. The text of the address he attempted to present to the Throne has been suppressed, but several headings of the epistle hare be come known. The following are examples "Those Ministers of State who are Impudent

PRESENTATION OF WAR:

HONOURS.

THE ANTI-JAPANESE,

AGITATION,

'SOME CURIOUS MESSAGES.

A San Francisco mésange" to the diaki states that a strong feeling against the Sas - Francisco Chronicle is gaining ground in California. It is asserted that had the Japanese bean expelled from the State, as suggested by

Califor that journal the productive industry of nia would be paralysed.

The same message adds that the London Times publishes a report that Japan has been secretly buying in London large supplies of munitions of war.

The iron works attached to the Boston ship... building yard is reported to have received large order from the Japanese Coverment for war materiais, and the works are, it is alleged, being closely watched by Japanese officers

COTION SPINNING IN JAPAN)

REMARKABLE PROGRESS,

as follows:-

IN

As frequently reported in these columas, the cotton spinning industry in this country, has muda remarkable progress during the last few years, tays the Japan Chronicle, The total production of colion yarn: for 1905 amounted to 271 million kin, while that up to the end of October this year had reached 133 million kip, showing as increase of 1 million kin as against the corresponding period of last year. The production of yarn during the last ten years

Production Export Percentage:

jë kin....pk, kin. of export, -

163,336,000:42,034,000 201,020,000 68,834,000 269,077,000 107, 61,030 201,613,000+63,619,000 236,974,000 62,7 2,000 24o,368,000 39,244,900 250,980,00 92,161,000

1902

1904

2-8,164,000 77,193,700. 27,661,000 80,215

3,743

33,477,000

3,537

21,118,cc0 3,911 74,678,00

5.540,0

25.7

34.2

34.9

BRILLIANT CEREMONY AT TOKYO. Honours have been conferred upon the higher Commander of the Japanese Army Over $150 damages was done in a collision and Navy in recognition of their services in which occurred off Kowloon Point- yesterday the late War. According to the Japan Chro afternoon between the steam launch Fu Sang and a cargo boat. The cargo boat foundered nicle of 1st inst, the ceremony of presentation was performed on Sunday morning at the Im,' five minutes after she was struck. At about perial Palace by his Majesty the Emperor. The brilliant assembly included forty-one Gen. half past one o'clock yesterday afternoon the team launch Yu, Sang was on her way to Ban-ki-wan. The cargo boat, sails up, was erals, including Marshal Marquis Oyama, Com-1896 128,659,000 12,974,000 10, jacking for her anchorage at West Point, She manders of Army Corps, sed Divisions and 1898 mander-in-Chief of the Manchuria Anny, Com 189% had on board six of a crew and war under Staff Officers of the Commander-in-Chief and 1899 ballsst. Directly opposite Kowloon point,

Iniral Togo and Commanders of the Squadron 1901. jo it was alleged, the cargo boat turned round Army Corps, and ten Admirals, including Ad- 1900

tack in the opposite direction, when she was

and Port Admiralty truck on her starboard quaster by the launch.

The Crown Prince, who is a "Major-General 1903... Considerable damage was done to the cargo

...... Class of the Golden Kite with a pension of 1995 carrier and she sank several minutes later. and Rear Admiral, has received the Third

ba Yu. Sang was put bord astern and when 700; Marshal Prince Fushimi and Lieut. 19c6- she got abreast of the sinking junk the Cre-General Prince Kanig, each the Second Class Jangsty, ...........

...31,778,000 went about to rescue the junk people, who were of the Golden Kite, with a pension of Y1,000; February ... pitched into the water by the impact of the Admiral Prince risugawa and Captain Prince March collision. No lives were lost., un whose Higashi Fushimi each the Third Class of April

boulders the blame" is to be thrown

the same decoration, with a pension of May ind 24,535,000 › matter of opinion, but we are informed that V700; and Commander Prince Yamashina, and 1080

Commander Prince Kuni and Major since July he parties have arrived at a settlement.

Nashimoto each with the 4th Class of the same August PETROLEOM FOR JAPAN. decoration, with a pension of Y500,

September Marshal Marquis Oyama bas been decorated October with the First Class of the Golden Kite, with

Total K, E. AND CALIFORNIA REFINERIES;

pension of Y1,540, and the Imperial Chrysanthe 1906 General Managar Shirashi of the Taye mum collar Generala-Kuraki, Nozu, Oko, Same period sentatives of the California petroleum reficeries Class of the Galden Kite, with peasion of Same perind put their signatures to a contract last month by Y1,500,, in addition to the Imperial Rising Sun

hich the oil company undertakes to deliver Pollawnia: dmiral Togo with the First Class The most remarkable feature to be observed to the steamship company 20,000,000 barrels of the Golden Kite, with a pension of Y1,500 from a glance at the foregoing table is the of liquid fuel over a period of ten years. The in addition to the Graad O.der of the Imperial gradual increase in recent years of the amount contract was signed at a meeting at the St. Chysanthemumi; Admirals Kateoka and Kam of yarn for domestic consumption: and, madu. Francis Hotel of Shirashi, Isaac Itchis, Louis imurs each with the First Class of the Golden facture. Up to 1993 the production of yarn had not exceeded aso, milliön kịp, with, tha singis Phillips and Henry J. Crocker, the last three Kite, with a pension of Y150, in addition to the First Class of the Rising Sun; Admiralı representing the petroleum corporation.

„The year, when the largest amonat millions... Dews and Urju each with the Second Class of exception of the year 1899, when it reached 109 the Golden Kite, with a pension of Y1,000, in of yarn was left in the home market, was 1902, addition to the First Class of the Rising Sun with 18 million kin, 1809 and 100s following and Generals Ogawa, Oshima, Osake, Har-lo the order named with 166 and 158, million aguchi each with the Second Class of the Golkin respectively. After the wat ihn, incinsin den Kite, în addition to the First Class of the of domestic absorption has been fast jedyampli Rising Sun.

190,000 899,000

(17,325,000) 22,455,000

21,912,00

25trap [813,000

The Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steam- boat Co., Ld., decidedly deserve all the pa- tronage that can be extended to them, through their enterprising and energetic secretary, Captain Clarke, for giving Hongkongites an opportunity to recuperate their Jaded spirits, after the strenuous labours of the week, by a few hours blow out on the briny," far from the maddening crowd. Yesterday a large party took advantage of the opportunity thus offered,

weat

in the fine steamer Sut An, sister, ship to the Sai Tal, and they one and all undoubtedly spent a very enjoyable day--with the exception of those who did a flutter," and came off second best, and who, we hope, were in the minority. The weather was perfect, the sex Almost like glass, and the Sul-Am as steady as a mountain. The Sul-Am is not a new vessel, but has already seen some service or rivers of China, since she was built at Shanghai, In 1889, by Messrs. Fareham Boyd to the order of Messrs. Rickmers, being later purchased by the Hamburg-Amerika-Linie for service on the Yangtze. Alter some time on the ran it was considered that, owing to the exigencies of the fraight and passenger traffic in that region 'both she and bør slstér-ship, the Sui Tai, were found too small for the run, and so they were disposed of to the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Ld, acquirements on which the latter company may be congra- tulated, for they are admirably adapted to the requirements of the run operated by that company, being well equipped in every possible way The cabins are very comfortable and well upholstered, while the saloon is a very attractive sitting and dining room combined, In all the Suí-An, as also the Sud Tai, bas advantage in the duet "I am your sister, team of six from the Middlesex Regiment and Kisen Kaisba Steamship Company and tepro-Nog), and Kawamurs, each with the First 1005. 227,594,0:0, 6),a§7,000 35356. ample accommodation for about 1,300 pas- Miss Moffett," and sengers, and the promenade deck are wide and by that graceful dance the valetta in which afford plenty of room for pilies to group them-

most of the principals, took part. The selves together as they plesso. The excursion star turn of the evening was undoubtedly the yesterday will be repeated next Sunday, and exhibition of really good dancing given by the Douglas Wharf fias, by arrangement, been en-Highlanders Miss Katie and Miss Dolly gaged for the accommodation of these vessels Hardwick--who may be said to have captured I thence they will depart at glam. on Sun- the hearts of the spectators with their excellent days for Macap, returning to their wharf at treatment of the Highland Fling. Another fine about 2 pm. A more enjoyable Sunday outing display of terpsichorean talent was given by could scarcely be planned, and should be taken the crew of the "Nancy Lee-Miss Maggie full advantage of by all desiring a week-end Hoskins, Miss Winnie McNeill, Master Mal-

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colm McNeill, and Master George Hoskins and many loud cheers were evoked by their dancing of the hornpipe. Cutlass exercise was indulged in by the sailors of the privateer, the wee Midshipmite skilfully putting them through their manœuvres. Part I closed with the Waltz cotillos in which all the principals participated, and acquitted themselves with credit. Part I opened with The Pro- cassion," the entire company coming on in detachments headed respectively by the Midshipmite, Friday, Aladdin and Robinson Crusoe Bannerettes were carried at the head of each division, and some effective compter- marching was done. The bannerettes were in- scribed with allesions suitable to the occasion, such as: "Let Quarry Bay Flourish," " Many Tappy Birthdays,Gook Luck,"AnAll Round eat, and "Success to the Happy Family

SZ, PATRICK'S CLUB.

14th inst. We understand that the member of St. Patrick's Club held their annual meeting last night which did neither tend to deviate from the, traditions of the Hibernian soes or binder the-element of conviviality so.natural: to the sons of the Isis. One was forcibly reminded of the days of Henry Grattan when the pro position to amend rule 3 was made, which was ultimately not carried...

Mr. F. H. McDillon, produced the Club's accounts which, showed a prosperous financia condition during the year ending xo06.

Much credit is dus to the Rev. President

this was succeeded

14th-inst

A friendly shooting match took place at the Peak Range on Sunday morning between a

six members of the Volunteer' Reserve. Anto-

ciation, resulting in a win for the laiter by one point. The following are the scores

VOLUNTEER RESERVE ASSOCIATION.

53 494 .49

200 5:0 Total, J. H. Pidgeon... *** 30. 31 GI A. Jenkins

31 29 60 A. W. J. Walt 35 G. H. Wakeman...... 21 P. P. J. Wodehouse... 27 L. G. Bird........................ 18 17

152 165917 MIDDLESEX ́REGIMENT,

Capt Miller

28

.12

26

30

45-

200 500 Total.

Major Stephenson'.... 27

28

55 Col-Sergt. Bland. 25 20 34. Sergt.-Major Deason.. 27 126 1253 Sergt. Sayers Lea Sergt. Hall..... 27

22

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48

310

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1 be document was signed after Shirashi bad inspected the oil fields in Santa Barabara and Kern countries. While the contract was made In the name of the California Petroleum Refine rice, the Union and Associated, oil companies will share in the business.

233.530 41,473,000;

1904.167,831,500 68,889,000

The preliminary details were arranged too months ago at a meeting in Japan of the persons interested. The final arrangements, were post- poned until a representative of the steamship company could visit the California oil fields and assure himself that the companies could Aupply the enormoni

crude oil to be deliver The contract calls antity of fael desited. ed at the rate of 2,000,000 barrels a year. Al though the California corporation which se POLICE Constable Watt took charge of a possecured the contract is erecting large refinery of lukongs, and raided houss No. 2.6, Hollyos, San Lair Bay, will not ship the refined wood Road last evening, where they suspected, product to Japan. The bigh tarif on refined gambling was being carried on on a large scal oil makes this prohibitiva. The oil will be Their suspicions were correct, for on enterios.

for the purpose of handling the Cali clef and during the bowing and scraping cere, the possibilities, and coun While a large pan of the mony which followed the mesting the rickika over-production;;7367212) www pas. Ten men wore arrested

Thats chipments ill were arraigned before Mr. F. A. Haseland Kisan Khans steamers, quantities will be ro compensate the coolls and they were arrested, on Monday, at the Police Court. Two were fined and placed on the market in the Orient They admitted the offence, before My PA, charged with robing gambling house and Shipments will be made from Oilport, on Haseland, at the Police Court, this momio they were fined $50 each. The remainder were San Luis Bay, where the pipeline of the Gray and the first defendant was fiped #sign, which mulcted in the sum of Sa apiece for gambling closs Oil Company reaches tide water and inclosed compensation to the coolie the second

where a large whart is now belag couetracted being fined $$ only

ing. Thas in 1905 the amount totalled 19 million kin out of the total production of

out-turn of yarn bad reached 2357 Two Japanese curio dealers, one residing and millions. Up to the end of October carrying on business at No. 87. Prays East and the total for the year is estimated not and the other at No. 9, D'Aguilari Street, ware less than 280 millionar peyenbelas before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Police Couft; for the ten months, had-anly.. on Monday. On the first charge the pair millions. Such belog the case

Queen's were alleged to have been disorderly is.

that the totalismount of FACE. Road Central yesterday.. Daithe second count market for the yaare will aggr the first defendant was indicted for damaging something like 225 million king rickabe: The first defendant was driving in doubt & great demand, extintel rickaba at startis. In Queen's Road Cen market, but it in consted, by trail he met the second defendant, who was be equal to the disposal

who by his untiring and energetic disposition 1, „bé laff detáchment, consisting of a few of the the boush they'anw'a large-crowd gathered, amosa in Japan; where a large plant is to be walkinnon The fist stopped big TrigBU'S VOR)", "Consequently some feurs ava

sta such a; successful / yoruger girls in the chorus, beaded by Grace around a table, deeply interested in a game te formla petrolentadan kan fuck on the Toyo / shafts soapped. The first defendant refused to

the Cl question of the St. Patrick's Night enter tainment was brought before the meeting, bus owing to the secretary, Mr. McDillon, signify ing his latention of revisiting, his "highland. home" the subject was deferred to another Cocaalon-Centributed;

and Pattence carrying bouquets, marched around to the accompaniment of load cheering, halted before, the Old Woman and presented her with the exquisite floral tributeo. Four of "The Forty Thieves" dressed to kill, in black cloaks and slouched hals, red sashes, pistols, and daggars, caused much lenghten by reason" on the premisen,

THE Chinese, Engineering pany's total output of the mines for the week ending mounted to 32,411:34 cons the same period to 18-362as