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HONGKONG HOTEL

COLLAPSE.

CHINESE WORKMEN

ENTOMBED,

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August 1st.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY AUGUST 3 1907.

'As far as qür" reporters could learn thếng were no Europeanı burt.

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FURTHER DETAILS AND PARTICULARS.

August and. Comparatively litle of importance has to be added account we published in last night's issue of the Honglaang Telegraph regard THREE KILLED MANY INJURED. ing the collapse which took place at the Hong

kong

• Tel. Today, 34

the bird walls seemed BUROPEANS ESCAPE MIRACULOUSLY.ven more gaunt than they did yesterday, and the sight of the heavily shared-up building in Queen's Road' Central was evidence of the labours which had been performed by the staff Shortly before six o'clock this evening, of the Public Works Depastaient during the part of the Hongkong Hotel Buildings, facing night in order to secure the Hotel against Queen's Hoad Central, collapsed suddenly, officials deserve the utmost credit for the further damage. Undoubtedly the P.W.D. and involved in the ruin the loss of several promptitude with which they took the work in Chinese lives and the serious injury of hand and the capable manner in which they others. The accident occurred just as we carried it out. There is a vast difference be were going to press, and, consequently, full tween sharing up a solid, or apparently solid, a wall which details are not available, but it is stated that building and erecting pr ps for at least two Chinese workmen were killed remains landing after in men, however, main supports have disappeared. outright, crushed to death beneath tons of successfully accomplished the task, much to masonry; three are believed to be fatally in the astonishment of those who understood what jured and others have sustained wounds which had beep required of them. Indeed, many ex- have necessitated their removal to hospital. pected that after the rains of last night the As many are aware, there is a deep well remaining portion of the building affected by within the building between two sections of the collapse would have disappeared this morn the hotel overlooking Queen's Road Central, ing, but the efforts of the P.W.D. staff

ed such an accident, although there seems to Around this lighting area are bedrooms and

be no question that the wall must eventually wide verandalis. which permit of access to be demolished. Throughout the night the pa the apartments, and it was immediately lice and firemen worked continuously under opposite this section, at that portion where drenching rain, and if praise abould be award- the Hotel towers above the older structure,ed to anybody it is to the uncomplaining, ener- that the collapse occurred. The entire range getic and always ready force of men who either of gallery extending the length of five bed. Patrolled the streets or risked their lives, when to the end of nothing on a founh- rooms to the corridor, and embracing three storey parapet. The police, which includes

wards without the slightest warning.

under the most harassing conditions, and kept For some days workmen have been en- in order an excited throng with the utmoit not gaged repairing one of the bedrooms-the diplomacy, as might have been expected when one that was involved in the ruin, it is said there were such experienced officers present as and the engine-house, but to neither of these Parr and Macdonalde

who have been accusto caures can the accident be attributed. The handling of an Asiatic

for years to the joists were snapped short close with the walls, leaving nothing standing but the bare struc. ture which faces the Central thoroughfare.

they clung

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A PROMISJURY NUTH GASE,

KITTLED AT THE ELEVENTH• HOUR,N

Before his Honour Mr. A. G. Wive, Poisne Judge, presiding in the Summary Jurisdiction Count, the case was called in which Vie

of No 137 Hollywood Victoria, trader, sued Yes Kos Lung and Tong Shan Nam, both of Nes 3 and 4 Cheung Hing Street, Victoria, contractors, for recovery of the sum of 569s belifg the amount due on a promissory note dated 14th July, 1994, and given by the defendants to the plaintiffs.

The plaintiff in the alternative claimed from the defendant the sum of $690, being the amount due for money lens by the plaintiff to the defendants on the rath July, 1994.

Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. FX. d'Almada e Castro representing the defendants The case was called on whas platitiff stepped up to Mr. Grist and spoke to him for a few moments, am now instructed that this case has been arranged by mutual consent, and we ask for no order as to costs

Mr. Grist: I

CANTON DAY BY DAY.

CHEAP "RICE:

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

from the letter that the gambling mosópolists That more members be appointed to give

throughout

Ganton, 27th July.. Having been requested to devise meins to raise fonds to continue the cheap diaposal of rice to the public, the Kwangchow Prefect: Chan Mong Tsang, has written to the principal rice disposal office to the fact that he had conferred with H.. the Acting Viceroy on the matter and instructions have now bees received

have been obliged to subscribe more gone. rously and that the Government is to contri. bute $50,000 towards the fund, and further more, if the subscription collected is not 'woff cient to defray the expanses, the Government will do is best to uphold the continuation of the cheap rice sale with funds over and above the

promised sum of $50,000 of t Rice Bureau at once sept à telegraphic sidar to

Un receipt

of the above, the committed of the Annam for sather large

anti-opium pills

the quastily. of opium contumbo.

sent and also made speeches, which were compounds of opium (3) That Areno Istened to by the majority with deep interest be made for the opening of the proposed hos A tea party was held is. the building for the| pital for the admission of opius entertainment of the guests, before the crowd | patients. It was also decided, to

Worked hard work of renovating and fumishing the afternoon a meeting of the Central of the Po Tez Manastery on the 29th Anti-Opium Association, was held at its head for the opgeing of the wards of this sospita - quarters. in the Mun Lan Shi Yuan, and there

A meeting has now been, arranged: were present several hundred persons. Me place at the beadquarters of the voted to take the chair, At this meeting after anti-oplum pul compounders to dopytko Chan Wai-po and two other gentlemen were Association on the gret instant, to invit several proposals had been discussed the method possible for the preparing of

of pillso all members of this Association do their utmost discussion: (1) Arrangements for the esta following resolutions were

were adopted: (1) That following questions will also be brought s to co-operate with the Government in the ment of branch Anti-Opium Associations under furtherance of the anti-opium regulations, (2) the General Association differ lectures in the different portions of the City, be on the opium avil: (3) That the sole theme of these lectures is to be confined to The opium evil and not on any other subject. (4) That the same rules now in force and being cried out at Shanghai be adopted by the Association. (5), That those who can collect a number of opium pipes ranging from The large of licences to ppium inoxer hi 100 pipes and upwards should be appointed as already begun af Faltban, and in order to pr Association collect opium pipes at zo cents per when applying, the authorities have issued funds are available, the different rice sheds piece; this question however is to be reorders that all opidin smoker, when applying will have to be closed. Now the continuation ferred to the authorities for approval before for licences, must be accompanied by their of the cheap disposal of this staple is entirely being carried into effect

respective tipaos who will stand in guarantee të dependent on the benevolence of the officitia RAILWAY RECEIPTS:

the statements.

KICE SALES. so that this step is to be appreciated by the | public generally,

The amounts realised at the different cheap tica disposal sheds from the disposal of rice for the 27th instant were as follows-Easter shed 633 On the same day a quasilly fat shed S.331, Honum shed $1,285, and Wongan 8,100 catties of rice was disposed of to the different districti.

them (?

m,“ (4). That the Buthorities be Mquested to strictly deal with the registration of piper finokan far the closing of the oplum divabat by the end of the 6th moon.

His Honpur: They are very dilatory; why is the opinion of the canilty of rica, officials of the working staff. (6) That the vent fraud and false statements" "Balog mada

could they not come to a settlement before? Mi. Grist: Oh, they never do, my Lord," Hisonour: What have you to say, Mr. d'Almada?

Mr. d'Almada é Castro: The matter has been settled by mutual arrangement; my Lord.

His Honour: Oh, alright; settled.

that, if no

"CANTOM HANKOW`RAILWAY,

alleyways and a bedroom, crashed down fire brigade, did excellent work yesterday, enlivened by a somewhat amusing inciden Pany bas now petitioned the Acting Viceroy re- /S121 ; 26th instant Stra; kod.27th instant $117.

When news of the misfortune was received by Me. to Kem Tong, the chairman of the Funk Whopital, he immediately tele

GLAIM FOR GOODS SOLD

AND ́A RESUSCITATED DEFENDANT.

The usually monotonous proceedings in the Summary Court yesterday morning were much There were two cases in both of which the Sun China Hing Kee was plaintiff' suing Tae Yat Tong for 339.72, and Chan Yang for $15.84, respectively, both amounts belag due for goods sold and delivered to the defendants by the plaintiffs, and for which payment had not been made, Griat, appeared for the plaintiff in both actions. ME E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and

When the first case was called, in which Tec Val Tong was defendant, Mr. Grist, picking up

this case was dead."

The railway line of the Canton-Hadlow Rail way Company from Wongsha to Kong Taur has been opened for several days and the daily It has already been reported that the annual amount of faras collected is increasing day by general meeting will take place on the 1st day day. The amounts collected since the opening of the 7th moon of the Canton-Hankow Rail of the line are as follows7th instant $55: way Company for the election of a hoard of 18th instant $8;; 39th instant S96; 26th instant committee of thirteen members, auditors and $137rst instant $124; 22nd instant $98; 23rd: inspector for the earning year. The Com-instant Sta6; 24th instant Stez;gth instant

BENEVOLENT WORK: In consideration of the shortcess of funds to to be present at the meeting on that day and questing him to lastruct the Provincial Judge the Company also lovited the acting Provincial.upport the Ganton Fong Pin Hospital, the Judge, Kong Sun-tsar, to attend the proposed Prefect of Kwangchow, Chao Mong Tsang, it meeting in the same manner as the holding of now proposing to appropriate all the funds the last extraordinary meeting on the 2nd day available, derived from the royalty of the Shing of the 6th moon for the election of a president Wong Temple laside the City towards the and vice-president.

funds of this institution. The Prefect has all A GRATUITY RETURNED, ..... along been doing some work of the most bene The subordinates of the Acting ProvincialAcial character towards the helping of the Judge, Kung Sum-tsan, have received $40 general public, and hit acts may be well cumska from the Canton-Hankow Railway adopted by other officials Company, for their presence to keep guard at the last extraordinary meeting on the and day of the 6th moon. On discovery of the fact, the Judge was much annoyed and he therefore The next case was called and when the de- severely reprimanded the offenders and returo- fendant was asked if he owed the money heed the money to the Company. said he did.

At the hour the accident occurred, Queen's ambulance should be sent to Queen's Road the wrong writ, 'said he believed defendant in

phoned to the hospital giving orders that an

for ten patients. His orders ware carried out, and that accommodation should be prepared one ward being set apart for the reception of the injured hree of those who had suffered

in the collapse were taken to the hospital. One was already dead, but two were alive and received every attention at the hands of Dr.

Road was crowded, and a cry of alarm arose as the street was enveloped in dust. The shop occupied by Messrs, Kuhn & Komor stands immediately below the wrecked portion of the Hotel. -11 was converted into a heap of debris. As the cloud of dust began to sel tle, the body of a Chinaman could be seen lying over the fanlight, and half-a-dozen

w Hawk.nother of the patients, however, died at two o'clock this morning, and no hopes Europeans at once smashed the wind sws,

are held out that the other will live. Of the squeezed through the crevices, and after the three, ane had been a classroom boy, another utmost exertions, in the course of which an office boy, and the third, who still survives, one gentleman was hurt by a falling boulder, was attached to the dining room staff of the managed to get the body to the ground, Hotel. Considerable anxiety was felt regarding The body was a fearful, mass of bruises, the compradore, Mr. She lo Shan, and his and death must have been instantaneous.taff, because the collapse occurred near his

She Po office. Mr.

Shan, Another body was lifted from the heap of ing a meeting of the directors at the time, in however, was arten ́- debris into the hotel. Two others could be

the private office of the Company. seen wedged between masses of masonry, The services of Drs. ledman, Marriol, and planking,

The Fire Brigade life escape was quickly on the scene, and a policenian brought a little girl down from, a' most precarious post- tion; the child was fortunately uninjured, Then a band of police and firemen began to work strenuously removing the heaped-up rubbish, in order to discover whether there were others buried, but at the time we write no further discoveries had been made. The police are working by lamps, trying to get At the bodies of Chinese which, we were told, can be seen crushed between the falleri stonework.'

It is said that Captain T. Hall, one of the Hotel guests, whose apartment adjoined the fallen structure, had to be rescued, his verandal having disappeared. None of the other guests was in danger. Many suffered from shock and had he treated. Two Europeins were found sitting quietly in their rooms when the rescuers came and calmly

asked if it was their turn now to be saved.

His Honour: Well, I don't'; perhaps if I adjourn the case sins die you may find the defendant aliva,

His Honour': How much do you owe? Defendant: $1972, my Lord.

His Honour: But he is only claiming $15.

What's your name? Defendant: Tse Yat Tong, my Lord, His Honour: But you have been reported dead.

Defendant: I am not dead, (Laughter.) ; Mr. Grist then explained the mistake in taking up the wrong writ. la the first case the defendant was The Vat Tong, but it was Chan Yang, the defendant in the second case, The cate who was believed to be dead.

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ANTI-OPIUM ASSOCIATION...

CANTON ARSENAL. The Canton Tartar General and the two lieutenant Tartar Generals have been invited by the Acting Provincial Treasurer and the Acting Provincial judge and others to proceed to and inspect the new building of the Canton. Arsenal and these officials will to-day proceed: thither on a flowerboat lowed by a Government

RAILWAY CO.'S, MEETING. The Acting Provincial Judge, Kung, has received a telegraphic despatch from the Minit try of Posts and Communications at Peking ordering him to superintend the forthcoming annual general meeting of the Hankow Rail- way Company to hebeld at the Company's offica on the tat day of the 7th moon for the election of a committen, auditors, and inspectors, etc., of the Company.

On receipt of the telegram laforming him of the approaching opening of the Central Anti-launch. opium Associile at Canton and hospital for the treatment of opium-patients, etc., H. E. Viceroy Shum sent a reply stating that he is much pleased on learning the news and that be will be much more satisfied if the suppression of gambling throughout the province is to be also effected. In the mesonge H.E, also stated that he has not yet recovered and that he will not proceed to the South for his new post for some time.

observed The following regulations will be. in regard to the issue of licences to and the

day of the sixth moon (1) Smokein, when registering, are to state exactly the amount of opium consumed daily. (3) Name, profession and address to be fully detailed, when being registered. (1) Smakers to furnish the Govern ment with one photo and anotheristo be stamped by the Government and which is to be pro- duced together with the licence, when purchas. ing the drog. (4) Smokers are to personally purchase the epiam they require, and if not present in person no opium will be sold, and inspectors will be frequently sent to look out for secret opium smoking.

A NATIONAL BANK,

* NEW, ADMIRAL FOR KWANGTUNG... It is reported that H. Viceroy Shumbas despatched a telegram to Chún Fing-chik; the Kwangtong Admiral designate, requesting him: to come to Canton at the earliest date possible; 10 Chio is expected to arrive here at the beginning of the seventh moon.........

PROMOTION,

It is reported that the High Authorliler havě firecommended the present Namboj Magistralė, Cheng Wing, for promotion as a prefect, as he had rendered good services in all the offices Ke formerly Geld in the different districts.

SHUM'S COMING.

As H.E. Viceroy Shum is expected here by the seventh moon, all the repairs to the viceregal quarters have been hurried on and everything is expected to be ready for H.R.'s reception in a few days' time..

STANDARD OIL COM

The Standard Oil Company of New York a short time ago, through the American Consul General at Cantos, applied to the authorities; for permission to erect an oil storage tank at Konginoon. Now the authorities have replied stating that, owing to the proximity of the proposed site to the residential quarters of that town, the request cannot be granted. w!

Grad: 31st July,

Harston and More, who devoted themselves | against Tse Yat Tong was set for hearing *** registration of opiumi smokers after the last Bank, which is to be styled the National Bank, levied throughout the province, and the Likin

the injured and rendered every possible aid at their command, deserve the highest recog nition.

Most of them

Naturally, the guests in the wrecked section found themselves in an unusual predicament when they discovered that they could not gein entrance in their apartments. were boarders, and they were accommodated in another part of the Hotel, where they could have no qualms regarding the stability of the building. Some of them today pres nted the

Appearance of those who have spent a night

having been unable to recuren-change of clothing.

It may be of interest to note that the shares of the Hongkong Hotel Company showed a skimp of $ to-day, falling from $118 to 5113 within the twenty-four hours,

WORK ON THE SPOT,

Work in connection with the clearing away of the rubbish continued space last night, under most trying circumstances. Shortly before ten Delock a drizzling rain begin to fall, which

increased until it came down in inrretis, ren

dering operations extremely difficult. The collapse had scarcely been reported Between 3 and 7 o'clock the typhoon before the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr.signal, denoting a tyohnnn to the South of the F. H. May, was on the ground followed colony, was seen dangling from the flagstaff of by Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, the Clerk of the Signal Station at Kowloon. This news spread Councils. Both did gallant work in rapidly and no little anxiety was entertained endeavouring to extricate the bodies of Chi-for the safety of the remaining portion, of the damaged building, in case the wind should nese from the wreckage, and indeed, Mr. Freshen during the night." May, in particular, risked his life in the However, this did not occur.. Long before attempt to reach the injured workmen, He the downpour had begun a gang of con- directed te operations of the police and tractor's coolies and hambon mer, engaged took command of the situation, neither spar-hy the Public Works Department, arrived on lag himself nor those under him. Promin- the scene and, together with other labourers ent among the rescuers were Inspector Cnt who had already commenced, the work of lett, Sergt. Cooper, and other members of prepping up the bulging wail was proceeded with. In view of the dangerous angle the wall bad taken the firemen and rescuers stopped work while the building was being shored up.

the Police force.

From the second floor balcony of the hotel.] a plainer view of the ruins could be obtained, That section of the old building on the Queen's Road which was at one time used as' bedrooms, but had to be vacated to allow of repairs being carried out, was no inore--an open space, was left-the shell of the build ing alone stood. The front wall, half of which had fallen, remained, but that was bulging out dangerously and fears were en- tertained of it collapsing at any moment, On the verandah no one had a minute to apare. Drs. Harston, Stedman and Marriott, civilians, hotel employees and firemen laboured unceasingly, fighting hard, with nothing but their hands-the. firemen had their hatchets shifting the tons of debris which choked the building, endeavour. ing to extricate the unfortunate men imprisoned therein. After a hard task, which proved successful, a Chinese lad about seventeen years of age, was hauled to the balcony. He was followed by two other natives, who were extensive ly injured their wounds being such that their lives have been, despaired of. When our representatives arrived on the scene rescue work, was just begun. Necessarily to soan after the collapse it proceeded at a slow pace, owing to the risk attending the diffi-

cult task to release. a man, who could be

This morning work was refuted and throughout the day there was great activity. Much of the debris was cleared away, but the heavy obstructions could not be touched for the present, In the forenoon, Messrs. Kuhn and Kamor's representatives shifting the goods that were not destroyed to safer quarters.

THE CASUALTY LIST,

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The following figures of the number of men killed and injured were obtained from the police this morning: --

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Dead.........

Fatally injured avoiraa Injured Mising....

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One of the deceased cannot be identified. It is believed that he was an outsider and went there to visit friends.

Most of the injured men are not expected

to live.

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Tuesday next.

The case against the second man, Chan Yung, was adjourned sine die to give Mr. Grist an opponunity of finding the alleged dead defendant alive.

'A WITHHELD DEPOSIT

LEADS TO LITIGATION,

*August 1st Before his Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Pulang edge, Wong Tau Fook, trading as Wab Fung, contractor, of No. 25, Upper Lovcar Row, sought to recover from Chue Kien Tonk, of the Chin Wai village in the New Territory, foreman, the sum of $854, being the amount of money received by the defendant for and on behalf of the plaintiff. Mr. nuo Kong Sing represented the plaintiff, Mr. A. Jackson, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master, appearing for the defendant.

Mr. Ou Kang Sing said that this was a case of merey paid to the defendant by the Railway Company, at Tai Po, for the value of bricks

sum the defendant had not handed over lo sold and delivered to the company, but which plaintiff.

bricks to the Railway Company at Tai Po, and laintiff said he had a contract to supply he supplied them, but when he applied to the company for payment for the supplies he was informed that the money had been paid to Chun Kien Tong, but the money was never handed over to the plaintiff, Defendant was witness's representative as regards the work, but not as regards money matters. He bad Collected money for plaintiff before, bat he did it without authority, though he had handed it over to plaintiff.

Mr. Jackson cross-examined the witness as to the account books produced.

Mr. Jackson: Did you not keep a book is which the payments were entered?

Witness: Yes, I gave him a pass-book and nsed

to enter up the payments made in that. Mr. Jacks n Where's that book? Witness:

have it here.

Mr. Jackson: Yes, I know you have; turn up the last entry of money pald to you by defendant, and read it out.

Witness: The entry is: "Received 350 on

account."

Mr. Jackson: la that entry signed by you ? Witness: No; it is not signed,

SALT COMMISSIONER.

It is reported that the Dewly appointed Salt Commissioner, Ting Nai-yang, is expected to arrive here about the end of the present moon, to take over charge of office.

ACTING VICEROY WU...

It is rumoured that the Central Govemment at Peking has proposed to transfer the present Acting Viceroy, Wu Shang-lin, of Kwanglung to Shantung, on promotion, as Governor of that province.

PLAGUE SERVICE.

The branch office at Canten of the Hupu will be opened about next winter. Arrange- ments are now being made and Tantsi Lok ping has been appointed by this Ministry an director of the Carton brauch. All funds to be director to the capital or for payment of foreign loans, etc. are in future to be semitted through this bank.

APPOINTMENT

H.E. Viceroy Sbum has transferred expect ant magistrate Chan Leung-ching of the pro- vince of Chekiang, who was dismissed from office some time ago, to Canton for sat. vice. E has also ordered the early depar ture of all his subordinates to the South.

- VICEREGAL AMENITIES. ··· The 6th proximo being the birthday of H.I.C.M. the Emperor of Chine, the Acting Viceroy, H.E. Wu, will invite all the consuls representing the different countries, residing at Cinton, the Commis ioners of Customs, Postal Commissioner and other leading members of the foreign community to a dinner to be given at the Chik Tung Assembly Hall,

H.E. the Acting Viceroy has issued orders. that all officials, both civil and military, are 10° On receipt of a telegram from the Cantonese assemble at the Imperial Tampia to pay perienced Chinese physician for them to attend occasion of the birthday of H.I.C.M. the Em- in nnam requesting them to engage ap ex-homega, before the Imperial Tablet on the plague-stricken people there, the committee of peror of China, from ille 4th proximo to the the Canton Fong Pin Hospital" have selected 9th proximo.. Dr. Hung Kon-ting and have sent him thither for service at the expense of their own in- stitution.

MAP OF KWAngtund. Some time ago, instructions were received by the local authorities from Peking directing that a map, correct up to date and containing the names of the various places, fully detailed, of the province of Kwangtung, should be submitted the Central Government. H.E the Acting Viceroy has now instructed his subordinates to prepare this map to be sub- mitted to the Capital at an early date.

DECLINING TEA TRADE. Within the last few years, the tea irade bas almost died out and there is at present very little done in it. With reference to the collec tion of likin, a sum averaging over 10,000,1aels modity every year, but now the annual collec had been derived from the export fo this com-

tion of likin on tes is only a little over a thous. and tael. "The 'Lilin 'Bureau bas now report:

VICEROY SHUK.

It is reported that the Central Government have lately despatched two telegrams to Shang hai to H.E. Viceroy Shum urging him to pro- ceed to the South for his new post without further procrastination,

Mr. Jackson: You showed me a pass-baked this decrease to the High Authorities. at si Po, and in that this entry was signed. Thìn, then, is not the proper pass-book, just 1 thought. How many names have you i

Witness; I have several; private and business. After further discussion of accounts the case was adjourned till to-morrow morning.

FROTECTING`TRADE MARKS,

GUNPOWDER FACTORY,

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RICE SALES.

The amounts realized from the disposal of cheap rice in the different sheds for the 26th instant were as follows: Eastern shed, $1,972; { Western shed, $1,777; Wongsha shed, 51,329; and Honam shed, $1,201; total being 57,177, On the same day the amount of rice sold to the different districts was 70,000 catties."*",

goth July.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT, " On the morning of the 26th instant, the train bound for Suinam from Canton mag down and killed an old woman, when passing near the Chai Ping Station. The sons and relatives of the deceased woman, on hearing of this sad accident, laid the blame on the engine driver of the train and in a body attempted to take revenge by attacking him with great violence, Fortunately assistance from a body of guards was at hand and the crowd was easily dispersed.

ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN...

Since the opening of the Anil Oplum Associa tion at the Mun Lân Shi Yuen, a large sum of

and

· PROPOSED' ARULITION OF TAKES, Some time ago the Acting Viceroy instructed the Likin Bureau to make Inquiries and report oo the possibility of reducing or abolishing. some of the more triffing taxes that are being Bureau has accordingly submitted to A.E. report on the subject. Since the revente derived from such taxes is not a large sum, i through their levy disturbinces

es frequently thin their origin, and as the imposition of hete taxes are strongly objected to by the people in many instances, H.E. has given further in- structions to the different departments to con- sider the question with a view to haring all⠀⠀ such taxes abolished, and whan reperis on the matter have been received from the, départ. ments concerned the abolition of these taxes will be carried into effect.

RAILWAY OFFICIALS.

The president and vice-president who have already been elected for the Cantós-Hanków - Railway Company have not yet assomed charge of their respective offices. H.E Viceroy Sham has sent a telegram to the Acting Provincial, Judge, Kung, instruc ing him to request the newly-elected president, La Pa-shun, sad the vice-president, Wong Shin-ping, to take oret charge of office as soon as possible.

"KWANGSI RAILWAYS.

A telegram has been received from Kwangsi congratulating the Canton-Hankow Railway president and vice-president, and, at the same Company for having satisfactorily elected a time informing that office that a railway office was opened at Kweilin on the fifteen day of this moon for the floating of a company for the construction of railroads in that province,

POLICE FORCE FOR YATI, Owing to the increase of population'snd its'. growing importance, it is found necessary fo organise a police force at Fati for the protection of the general public, and for the preservation of order. The Tal Tung Modastory in that locality has been selected and will be utilized

police station and alterations kæve been effected there for the purpose. The members of the force will assume duty there from the ist day of the seventh moon.

BILVER IN HOW MING, The district magistrate of the district of Mow Ming has reported to the Canton Bureau of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce," that only one silver mind has been discovered in the whole of that district, and that this is situated a short distance from the city,"

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTÉ;"

The manufactured products from the Kwang, Bhis Lo Industrial festitution in the district of money has bean collected by subscription. Shiubing is at present being turned out in Yesterday, a Chinees gentleman generously large quartities, so the local officials of that donated 1,000 taels towards this fund, and circuit have asked the Kuan Wu Chu at Canton many others have subscribed sums ranging to exempt the products of that institution from from $100 to $500 Bach.

paying duty upon exportation. The Kuan Wo Chu'hav replied and instructed that one full export duty is to be charged on'all manufactured articles from this institution, without by: funter subsequent taxation."

others.

The first subscription list of the Anti-Opium Association has been posted up and is an CURIOUSLY enough, the Nederlandsche indit The United States Consul General at Can- follows: Acting Provincial Judge, Kong, che. Handels-bank, whose head office is at los has submitted to H.E. the Viceroy a 5300; Kwangchow Prefect, Chan, $100; Nam Amsterdam and whose head agency is located despatch together with copies of the various

ANTI-OPIUM CELEBRATIONS, hei Magistrate, Cheng, Stoo Paoyn Magle at Batavia, bas just opened imposing premises trade marks owned by the Standard Oil Comtrate, Liu, $100; Kwangehow Brigadier

The first day of the seventh moon, being the in Hongkong for the transaction of business, pany of New York to be recorded at his General, Pau, 100; Procior of the Police anniversary of the opening of the Tau Koung residing at $3. Aberdeen Street, made *

COOLIE Riving the name Cho Kut, writes the Hongkong correspondent of the yames, and at the same time requesting him Department, $50 Weitera Centrs! Police Anti-Opiam Society at Honum, and the day Indo-European Commercial Intelligence and to issue a proclamation prohibiting any Chi Station Superintendent, Chow, Szo: Secretary to being also the day on which the closleg of all bold attempt to roh a house in the Cen-Trade Register, Previously, the Nether- nese traders from infringing the trade marks the Police Department, Sto; Yani Tong. Tia the opium divans in the City will take fact, a tral district shortly after daybreak to lande India Commerical Bank-which is regulations.

1.000 Chan Ching-hok, Scoop Wong Po-ting, large assembly and tea party has been shange! day (30th ulta.) It ended endly for Cho, how. its name in English dress-bed been con

Stoo; Chun Chok-kwan, Sro); Chan Wai-po to take place at Honami to celebrate the occa ever. Just before six o'clock this morning, he tent to do business through the other local

The gentry of the villages in close proximity Stop; Cheng Ju-min, $100'; Sing-tan, $50 1, and | sion.

ANTI-OPIUM HOSPTLANIE managed through some device of his own to banks, but the growth of trade between Hing Lane dwelling occupied by a conlis effect an entrance into house No. 7. Taun

The following resolutions were also passed at the Dutch Possessions and South China has to the proposed site for the erection of smoke-

Work was commenced on the 29th instant. led the Bank to open a branch, which will be less powder factory have presented a petition the meeting held last Sunday by the Central On the erection and furnishing of the wardeke his family.

to H.E. the Acting Viceroy complaining Anti-Opion Association) That meeting the Po Tez Mouattery for the proposed hospital and

Having got so far Cho under the direction of its own representatives, manoeuvred about the house in search of it was only a few months ago that the Nether against the erection of this factory so close to be held at a later date when the different, anti-

for the admission of opiumasinaking patients, valuables. He found note,

Then quietly he lande Trading Society acquired premalass of thickly populated places. The Acting Vice-

roy has replied stating that full inquiries will oplum pill compounders will be invited to dis and the work is expected to be completed a lack their own in Hongkong, and their experience, wooden partitions and other obstructions around, but the only Portion by portion pieces of timber, doors, I crept into a cubicle. Ha again had especially in connection with the trade between / be made into the case, and the 'officials of the 'cuas and to adopt the best maibod of preparing before the and of the present mood:

was lack of any value in

community, who are addicted to were removed from over him and thrown the room

and a waistcoat Bombay and this Colony, has been cnilrely Arsenal and the Ordnance Department have action of the cofor unition to the poor institution will be opened to receive patents the drag. (2) That those persons who volus from the first day of the seventh midon,200)

RUMORS CANTON MINTEAU Into the street, but there was yet other hanging over a bed, on which lay the master of satisfactory. Probably the success which at been instructed to report on the matter.

27th July,

diliyar- the house FAKT asleep.

tarily offer to assist the Association by Springing up on the tedded the operations of the Netherlands heavy material to, be got out before the un- bed the daring Cho started to get down the Trailing Society induced the Commercial Bank

ing lectures are not to receive any compensa. Since the change of the title of the Can- Lucky Chinaman cou'd be removed, and clothing. Perhaps all would have gone well for to follow their example. In any event the Last Saturday, at the Central Anti-Oplom tion, but be supplied only with passage money, ton Provincial Mint to Branch Canton Mi here the rescuers met with the utmost diffihim had the bed-boards been made of stronger advent of the Dutch banks is welcomed in Association, a reception, was held for female etc, when proceeding to the different dimricis onder the control of the Tuchippy at Póki calty, for they feared that unless the debris material, but as they were not they gave and Hongkong: for while they strengthen the goats, and there ware present over a thousand to deliver lectores on the opium evil (1) everything has been carried in accorder Cho struck the ground with bang the financial resources of the Colony, they also fadies and female, studente, etc. A body of That arrangements should be made for the Instructions from that indrysh collapse further and take the man down with master of the house on top of him. He was edible merchants to execute their transactions police sent by the Police Department, was opening of branch Anti-Opium Associations proposal of the Shan Hoo Cha however

was seiled and handed over to an Inding the minimum of cost and without the inter posted, at the door of the building to keep throughout the different districts of the whole the minting of silver dollar, places which has policeman At the Police Coort, 10-day, Chn ferentio of intermediaries, whose commissions guard and order. Several ladies made speeches province. (4) Thit the authoritier attention be beng going on for some piese, will be continge was charged with shaff. The case was addrcentages not infrequenily: swallow up at the assembly suitable to las bocasion; drawn to those cigarettes on the market, that, as before, for the dips bales, gender journed

the profite

and the promotere of the Association were pre- art gilaged to have been manufactured wiik" | fastractlook, but the minting of coppt

seen from the verandah, and who was pin ned down, unable to move hand or foot,

was handled slowly and cautiously it would

It. Ultimately the man was extricated, but he is so seriously injured that little hope is Jeft of his recovery.

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