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that the interns of those who have built up the Colony of Hongkong and made it what it in-to-day," who have converted a barren rock | into a centre of industrial enterprise and, per haps in time, of

time, of agricultural activity, to say nothing of its importance, as a distributing entrepôt of trade, should receive first considera: tion even in preference to those illusory Imperial projects towards which we contribute so much,

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THE HONGING TELEGRAPH FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 1957.

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SERVICE

DISAFFEOTION AT NANNING.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS:

[From a Correspondent]. Wuchow, 28th September,

10.30 a.. Advices received from Nanning state that business was suspended at that port yesterday.

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GYMKHANA NOTES.

The riddling bell of to-morrow will toll tha "knell so far as this season's gymkbanks are concerned. And it will be to the regret of many. that the meetings could not be prolonged,; cupecially considering that the sub-griffins are not likely to put in an appearance until quite fale in the year. Looking back over the meet- that have been held during the last season we have had some really excellent facing a

It was very sporting of the owner to bring down Coxcomb so late in the season, and as thlugs have turned out he has a very good chance to win the Cup beiright. A word thanks would not be amiss here to t the bandicap per, who, it is admitted on all sides, has par formed his thankless task in a very creditable

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and efficient manner. I am sure the finish of the last mile and a quarter handicap was exe citing enough for anyone,, heads: dividing the

A few times that have been doring the past ten days may prove ustful to readers, who fond visiting the meeting and having a fut-

the outbreak at Wüchow, yesterday, has Grat three ponies. Hun token Evidently the disaffection, which culminated pread to anning.-Ed, H.A.]

THE KANCHOW RISING,

TROUBLE SUBSIDING.

IMPERIALISTS ENGAGE BOXERS.

· [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shangliai, 80th September,

1.10 p.m.

The Kiangsi trouble is subsiding Imperial troops are reported to be fighting the Boxers outside the of Kanchow,

võitigate zbedugšty" all doubtful cargo before thods, especially at this time whan the to agree with blm on that point, it is difficult it is allowed to proceed to its destination. We fluances of the Colony are in the most par to follow his argument that these buildinge have the greatest faith in the average British conaut and are prepared to believe that for lous and critical atate, Mr. Hewett, an constitute "an absolutely unnecessary waste conscientious attention to duty he stands spokesman behalf of the unofficial, men of public funds," The question is whather. atone, but when it comes to rummaging ang bers, opened the debate with septech which it in better to devote an annual proportion- „barrels of salt fish or poking through the con. dealt succinctly with almost every questionate adm towards these dew.” Buildings glomeration of mas, frequently digand ends which a Chins, of public interest that has agitated the Co- or to vote the whole amount at once so that

with the Dan with cargo, then we than oor doots." What right phy is not to opening of the present decade. the buildings may be completed in a couple has the British Consul to interfere with the That is not to say, however, that each and of years ? And on the answer to that pro- If these considerations weigh at all with the particular work of the Imperial Maritime Cus. all of his points will secure the approval bably no two persons will agree. It was unofficial members they will demand that full tomi? He has not bean Appointed to his post either of the general community or of his distinctly novel to have Biblical quotation and adequate opportunity be allowed for the at a Treaty Port for the special purpose of pro constituents nor would we pretend to cited as an authority on the subject of dress discussion of the numerous points

which call

call tecting Chinese, interesis, nor is it his calling ignore the fact that Mr. Hewett in condensing masonry, but we rather fancy that if Mr. for elucidation in the Estimates, and refuse to to act as a spy sad an informer, for that is whating the acquisition of a firefloat laid himself Hewett gives another thought to the citation

children whose it amounts to. Then, again, bow is ha to' dis foibles have to bo

and cleverly taken by the Colonial Secretary, which the noise and clamour of hammers must be regarded more with sorrow than with Court when he has to combine the functions of

*t the outset Mr Hewett congratulated His and axes were excluded from the precincts abger. Even the Gaversar himself recognis. prosecutor and judge? We may depend upon Excellency the Governor on the "very satis of the house" do not apply in any respect éd that, zu dealing' with the voter for the it that the British coasals, regulations or departments, explanations would be necessary when the Appropriation Bill came up for its on themasivas by undertake ng durian, which in though he immediately qualified that by Law Courts, where profane law is supreme.. to regulations, atm not going to heap oblogay factory financial condition of the Colony" to the erection of a Post cifice or even the second reading, but His Excellency's advisers to way pertain to their emce. And when all lamenting the precarious nature of the Wonem rug of the second section of the Tytam, aeem to be of opinion that the powers of the is said and done the Government of Hongkong source of our revenue, thus supplying the ponement unófficials as cross-questioners are licaited to have as much power to compel a British consul the determination of the obvious, otherwise to act in conformity with their wishes as they sugar coating to the unpalatable pill which waterworks scheme, and his views on the it is inconceivable that the "giders of the day have to evict Viceroy Cheung from bis-yamen.

must be swallowed. On the question of the question of the necessity for a typhoon shel-

ter will meet with general acceptance. Re would have been crammed with a programme We read further that: "All trade between military contribution, his observations were of business which if dealt with is detail would Hongkong and Macan will be subjected to entirely in line with the views we have garding the Observatory, it is evident that dccupy the better part of half a dozen sittings, special supervision." That is a fine, elastic repeatedly expressed, but at this juncture we whatever views Mr. Hewett and his col

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things stand there is really 20 and indefinite sentence which may mean any need not continue the futile operation of leagues held as to the system of warnings, reason why the Colonial Secretary should not thing or nothing. Are the Macas boats to besting the air. Coming to the real questions they are by no means bigoted, and they were move the five second readings en bloc and so be detained in Hongkong at the whim end the matter. The innovation might be of some officious flankey puffed up with of moment, Mr. Hewett offered a spirited well advised when they decided to abandon B triffe startling at first, and some busybodies pride because he has been vested with a tem- plea for increased activity in connection the project to institute further inquiries into who should be minding their own business porary semblance of power? The steamboat with the construction of the Kowloon-Canton the affairs of the Observatory. Would they have had the heart, even if they had the might deem itunconstitutional, but we are quite companies would never tolerate such a con- railway. It cannot be gainsaid that the prepared to believe that with a little skill and dition of things and their protest would have earlier the British section is completed the evidence, to scarify the work of a scientist patching together of precedents the clever ca- the support of the entire community. Indeed, carlier shall we be in a position to determine who is compelled to live on a pittance which saist could produce May's Parliamentary Prac to read these regulations, which, are supposed whether Hongkang is likely to benefit from a ritualistic parson would regard with aristo tice in substantiation of his argument that there to be the outcome of negotiations between the was ample authority for the procedure pro

There were several other the development of the extensive and fertile cratic scorn 7 Government of Hongkong and the Ministry of We have previously referred to the Commerce in Peking, one would be inclined to territory which at present is largely left to points of interest in the long and important class Bill to prevent the publication of believe that the steamboat companies of lang-the-hazard of nature. In a sarcastic refer speech addressed by Mr. Hewett to the modious plainly that none of the elected members, unless theying at the smuggling of arms and ammunities of the Government towards a scheme which

future occasion, The only remark we bave some backdoor means of information, into Chinese territory. As a matter of fact, if she is calculated to involve an expenditure of would seek to offer is that with can possibly know in what degree this new shareholders reap any reward at all from their between five and six million dollars. Instead one or

two exceptions Mr. Hewelt, Ordinance will interfere with the liberty of investments it is only due to the rigid ecopy of occupying the prominent position war-

in dealing with the reforms contemplated, the Prem. Yet the Council is to be asked and the strict control over the boats exercised

advanced reasons and arguments which we to accept the principle of the Bill and by the management of the various lines ranted by the potential importance it care

have time and again sought to inculcate, there being only one clause--which, however, trading to Cantou, Kongmeon and other rics, the compilers of the Estimates, ro covers every trick of speech that concerns ports. Ar for Macao,

an infatuated doubt lost in admiration at their genius and on most of the questions brought for the earth, the sky and the water under the Government, directed from Lisbon, has been in readjusting the clerical form of the ward submitted views which have been ad- earth the members will be invited to pass consistently driving away some of its principal Budget, had relegated the railway scherse vocated in these columns. Mr. Osborne, it through committee. Mr. Rees Davis, the industries, with the natural consequence that

to the list of "non-effective and who also spoke on the unofficial side, seem- Attorney-General, who is in charge of the cargoen are increasingly difficult to secure and Bill, may know all about the seditions things even the passenger trade shows signs of

charitable services," where not one ined to be obsessed by one idea-the con. that are said in Hongkong about the Govern- dwindling away. Besides, if Macao merchants a thousand might be expected to look struction of a typhoon shelter. Granted mant of Chien, the rapacity of mandarindom, take upon themselves the responsibility of im- for it. Fortunately the immediate result of that such a work is of the utmost import the impotence of the imperial authorities, the parting firearms from Hongkong, whit right calling attention to this example of official ance, it is nevertheless impossible to take efforts of the Cantonese particular to ad- have we, a friendly neighbour, to ask the pur-folly was the statement made by the Govern the breeks off a Highlandman. The sug vance

their province in despite of the hungry pose for which they are intended? That is or that in future the affairs of the Kowloon- gestion that the money which, should be claims of a Central Governmeal which fears

the business of the authorities in Macao and Canton rail will be set forth in a special spent on a shelter was being frittered away. that it may be robbed of its legitimatų" rqueezd concerns us not in the very alightest degree section to be provided in the Estimates, so in architectural luxury will not hold water.at ---Mr. Rear Davis may know all that and inore, | No doubt some of us would like to have a

the Government of the Portuguese settlement, will not be forgotten by the public, for during and Western Markets too costly for our finger in the pie, and be in a position to advise that all who run may read. That promise He referred to "tructures like the Central what to do and how to set their house in order, the past three or four years the funds of the purse, unnecessarily good for their purpose." Advics is cheap, and we firmly believe that Colony have been diverted from the Treasury Is Mr. Osborne aware that the · Central there is hardly a Britistice breathing who does and applied to the railway without a single Market is one of the most remunerative in not feet himself qualified by the grace of God and the power of the British Constitution word of explanation being offered. Indeed, stitutions existing in Hongkong, that it bas whatever that may be to set Macap on its feet sums amounting to lens of thousands of paid for itself twice over, and that every year and make that Colony the pride of the purple dollars have been withdrawn by command of sces the revenue derived from it enhanced ? Orient. But Macao may be left to manage its the chief authority even before they had been The Central Market unnecessarily good for own affairs. Another item which figures in the voted by the Legislative Council and when its purpose? By all accounts it is not good list of regulations, although, it is more in the it did ultimately become necessary to secure enough. And if we are not mistaken Mr. to the nefarious operations of Hongkong fishing osture of a preamble than anything else, refers the vote pra ferma, the explanation given forsborne was one of those on the Sanitary boats. This class of craft," we are told," will the high-handed and autocratic procedure Board who showed sound reason for the. be strictly prohibited from carrying any. army adopted in the first place was so lame and extension of the poultry-cleansing section in whatever in future." Well, we have heard that undignified that it amounted to nothing order that the sanitary conditions might be la

more or less than a slight on the members proved. Asa matterol fact, the Central Market story before so that it does not come as a bolt from the blus exactly. The Hongkong fishing of the Legislative Council. However, that not sufficiently large for all the purposes for bonts will go without arms so long as there're

is past and done with and we are assured of which it is required. Then, he would pro- no pimcies, but whenever there is an evi

a straighter method of doing business in vide the growing district of Kowloon with. future, which is something to be thankful for a $10,0:0 market, which would meet the and for which Sir Frederick Lugard deserves needs of less than a tenth part of the penny all the credit. With regard to the question of inhabitants. Surely, this is a the firefloat it is difficult to understand Mr. wise, pound foolish policy; for Kowloon Hewett's position when he described what is is extending every day, and when the an undoubted necessity for the safety of the railway is in working order it will be the most populous district in the Colony. Nei ther can we agree with Mr. Osborne that the Chinese should be stinted in their water supply for the benefit of the typhoon shelter.

tempt to justify the introduction of the Bill and but we venture to doubt . How he will at (having brought the members of Council into happy, contented and benigeant frame of mind) its final adoption on the third reading, remains to be seen. We do not question is diplomatic abilities, but we shall be interested to see how they are exercised, As for the Stocks Bill every reader of the Hongkong Telegraph is well aware of our views un that head. it in the last of the five Billoset down for the second reading; and if anybody gives it through committee we shall be greatly it n thought except to knock it down and kick surprised, When all is said and done the proceedings,at the Legislative Council to- morrow altemoon should prove vasily enter talalog-for the cypic.

HUNGKUNG'S ALLEGED DUTY TO CHINA,

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course, if it is deemed desirable to en- courage plague epidemics and. foster infec tious diseases generally, by all means reduce the water supply to a minimum, but that policy, is scarcely, likely to have the support of the thoughtful. On the subject of roads in Kowloon either MrOsborne was mis- informed or the Director of Public Works was in the dark as to what was being done on the peninsula. We rejoice, however, to find that Mr. Osborne was in favour of fresh taxation if that were the only alternative to the raising of a loan, but his idea that a special fax should, if necessary, be imposed to provide for his protège was not quite so obvious. On the whole, the elected mem- bers of the i egislative Council made it clear that whatever their opinions, tight or wrong, they had the will and the power to give them vivid expression, and after the dull scenes of sheep-like acquiescence to which we have been accustomed that is a feature which is not without its significance.

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THE WUCHOW EMEUTE.

GOVERNMENT CLIMBS DOWN,

LIKIN STATION ABOLISHED,

[From a Correspondent.]

Wuchow, 2nd October,

10.20 a.m.

The Likin authorities have yielded

to the merchants' protest against the short measure recently introduced, hey have conceded the reversion to the standard measures hitherto used. The newly-established likin station Kaisow, by means of which the taxation, has been abolished. merchants were made to pay extra

RUINS COLLAPSE.

THREE PERSONS KILLED;

OTHERS INJURED.

Later.

The rains within the area con- sumod by fire on the 27th ult. are a standing danger to people having to make use of the streets in their vicinity.

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canter, 2-18, last quarter

Coxcomb, three-quarters of a mile, 3:38, laa! half mile in the splendid time of 1-1, last! quarter 39, This gallop makes Coxcomb'e chance appear particularly cosy in the 'Challenge Cup, and his style was incompar... able, bis rush up the last quarter being very fine;

Blue Nile has been galloping even beiter than ever and is looking in first rate order, his last half mile yesterday being cut in 1-1 and his last quarter inside 30.

My dip for the Challenge Cup will untenital- ingly be Coxcombi

For the once round, Nigel at roz." looks distinctly. “hat suff." Old Zapeter has bean resurrected · from somewhere, probably the dust heap, and is still plodding along as luxy As ever,

Rust mast win the five-furlong event fact there is only ona pony in the race; the distance suits him to nicoty; the weight will suit bim, and I take it Dupree 'will be the selected Jackoy. Anyhow this is a strong tip.

The only other racing event, the mile and a quarter handicap, may see an upset. It is about time that our sporting owner who' lives: half way up the Pork had an inging", and

cams at the weights may "upset the pot," He is a noted long distance pour and is very game. I fancy, however, be should be ridden right up with his field and not allowed to lag

behind.

COWARDLY ASSAULT.

WANGHAI,

FOREIGNERS ATTACK A SCHOOL BOY.

A most cowardly, not to say unwarranted, assault was made at Wanchai yesterday, on a fifteen-year-oldschool-boy, by name'Chin Kam' Sing, by two foreigners giving the names of Bonifacio Arligai and Lino Cardoso, boll re- siding at 195, Queen's Road East.

From particulare to hand we gather that shortly after noon yesterday a number of schol as of the Wanchai Government School, were on their way home for tiffin.. As is natural with school boys all over the world they are. Jost

ling with each other in the street and chatting. loudly. Passing the Wanchai Market they A wall has collapsed barying amet ligui, who was riding in a ricksha in. number of people under the débris. the opposite direction,. No sooner was his Three dead bodies liave been ro-vehicle about to pass the boys be call

ed upon the puller, to', stop and, springing covered from the wreckage; six other out of the rickalin, attacked Chan Kam Sing persons were seriously injured. They viciously, punching him about the face, cans

his mouth to swell. Cardoso joined. are in a procarious condition..

Ailigui at this juncture and administered faw kicks on his friend's behalf. The head. master of the school-Mr. Yeung Hoe was called to the scene, and the foreigners were Arrested. Such was the story related to Mr. Melbourne, at the Police Court, this morning, by a number of scholars when the foreigners were charged with ult.

SHANGHAI-CHINKIANG

RAILWAY.

TO BE OPENED TO TRAFFIC.

SPEED TRIAL TO-DAY,

[From Our Own Correspondent,]

Shanghai, 2nd October.

8.40 p.m. The railway to Chinking was opened to trial to-day.

The train attained an average. speed of thirty-seven miles an hour.

The rond will be opened to traffic on the 15th October,

ANTI-CATHOLIC

QUIBREAK,"

CHAPEL DESTROYED BY RIOTERS. [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 3rd October, $.40 p.m. An anti-Catholic ontbreak is, rẹ- ported from the north.

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What did the complainant say to the accused to bring about, this assault?” his Worship asked one of the witnesses.

"Nothing" was the answer.

We were going along the road speaking to Chan Kam Sing. He was wearing a new pair of Euro- pean shoes and we wore talling him how good those shoes were for football and asking himi, to come and havo a game on. Sunday.”

Didn't you see the first accused Arligul holding a pair of new shoes in his hand We never saw him until he approached usi

Arligal, in his defence, said that the com plainant and his friends called him a very bad name. He was on his way home carrying & pair of ladies shoes in his hand when he was about to pass the boys be heard something said about now shoes, and he "thought""they were addressing him. Cardoso 'bad nothing

to'say.

His Worship found both defendants:guilty and fined them $2 each.

FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD GIRL A

SUICIDE.

HANGS HERSELF TO A DOOR."'"

dent, recrudescence of piratical raids in the vicinity of the Pearl, river then they will be permitted to carry weapons for their (3rd October.).

own protection. It is perfectly certain that if From the unequivocal statements which ap- pear in the Shanghai newspapers it might the authorities refuse to grant them that pri. readily be assumed by those unaware of the vilege, they will take the law into their own real state of affairs that a considerable section hands, and nobody will blame them. The of the inhabitants of Hongkong is driving an

only sensible paragraph in the whole list of: extensive and lucrative trade in the smuggling regulations rans as follows: "Substantial re-shipping in the harbour as a "luxury," par of arms and ammunition into the province of wards will be given by the Colonial authorities ticularly when it is borne in mind that Mr. Kwangtung. Not only that, but it has been

for information leading to the seizure of con- Hewett represents the P. & O. Company in made to appear as if this illicit traffic was

trabind arms and ammunition." The law Hongkong. It may be that he was endea- being carried on with the cognizance of the provides for these rewards at present, so that vouring to dissociate his private from his the regulation is not so very wonderful after official capacity, but even then the wrench police authorities and under ite

Byes Commissioner of the Imperial Maritime Cus. all. What the fate of these advices from the was too violent to be convincing. By all toms resident in the Colphy. As everybody so

wise men in Peking will be, it is not for us to

means let the land brigade be brought up to Hongkong knows, such a conclusion would be suggest,, but we shall not be astonished to most unjust, for not only would it be unfounded learn that they had succumbed to inanition date, although one of the standing subjects bat it would be a direct travesty of the truth sad before they had the chance of leaving the of mirth in Hongkong would be lost there an onwarranted-slur on those who are speciafly Capital of China. However, we have yet to by, but the facilities for coping with steamer appointed to prevent any contravention of the hear what the Government of Hongkong have fires in the harbour of the Colony cannot on Arms. Ordinance. It is perfectly true that to say on the matter and to learn how they any account be neglected or starved, even if ih re have bece no casca before the magis propose to reconcile all the absurdities which

the Volunteers have to go without new brass trates of attempted smuggling pi arms on the characterise these regulations.

buttoris for a twelvempath. The suggestion part of Chinese boatmen for sama consider-

that the Colony should float a loan in able time, but that does not mean to say there

order to meet its extraordinary liabilities in has been any slackening in the vigilance of the officers detailed to perform this particular

preference to the imposing of fresh taxation, duty of enforcing the law against the illicit It was made abundantly manifest at yester is directly opposed to the views held by the exportation of arms, If it proves anything t day's meeting of the Legistative Council that Government as expressed by His Excellency all, it proves that tho watch maintained by the the unofficial members who represent the Governor and also in opposition to the detectives, is so strict and the examianties of what may fittingly be termed the proletariat principle enunciated and adopted at recent suspicious cargo so vigorous that conspiratats of Hongkong had at fast taken heed to their meetings of the Straits Settlements Legisla. find it practically impossible to circumvent the representatives of the law god are perforce, ways and given more than a passing glance ture. If the Colony were in a position to obliged to seek other shores whence to. ship to the financial prospects of the Colony for forecast with any degree of accuracy the their illegal consignments. It is not to br the ensuing year. The fact that the two probable conditions which will follow the denied that an occasional rifle and a few rounds chief speakers enunciated views which may settlement of the opium question, and if it of ammunition are successfully piloted through not meet with general acceptance in all cases could be shown that the resources of the to Caston from Hongkong, but the ingenui détracts in no respect from the value of their Colony were likely to expand very materially ORDERS have been issued for the County crai required to escape unwelcome attention, the criticisms, for at least the proof is plain that

as the result of trade prosperity, the ques-sez Kent to be re-commissioned for another risk of detection, and the heavy penalty which will certainly follow conviction should dis independent thought and consideration have tion as to the advisability of raising a loan spell of service with the Chiun Squadron. The courage even the confirmed contrabandist and been given to the plans prepared by the to meet present exigencies might be decided Kent will proceed to Colombo, Ceylon, where she will be met by the cruiser Amphitrite, lead him to reflect on the error of his ways. Government, Although the elected mem- forthwith. But the situation at present is which will convey the relief crew to that port, Moreover, the rewards which, are granted for hers of the Council' are carefully segregated full of peril and complications. We

and the paid-off crew of the Kent homewards information as to the concealment of arms are when seated at the Legislative Council table, are entirely at one with Mr. Hewett The commissioning will be carried out by sufficiently substantial to fire the capidity of the each member being sandwiched between a in believing that the proposed suppres- Caplain ( C. A. Mareteaux, who was recently professional informer and it is seldom that the couple of officials wrtio seem to be for eversion of the opium trade by China is a appointed to succeed Captain Spencer V. Y. police are, without inside news when

a coup is in contemplation. We could, if we would, tell of observing that Codlin's your friend; not delusion and a snare, that the real objects De Horsey. The Kent carries a complement lovely vigils spent in what is officially described Short," it would appear that they have of the Chinese advisers to the Imperial of 70 all told, including sa officers. The ex- as the waters of the Colony by enthusiastic adopted the wise and commendable policy Throne, is to advance their own private piring commission of the A'raf has been a police officers, but the results have seldom been of assembling together for the purpose of interests.

Bat Hongkong is bound hand about it having been the good guonery and rather uneventful orie, the most notable points commensurate with the energy displayed. The discussing the questions which are to come and foot to the will of the British Cabinet, rifle shooting displayed by her crew this year. new regulations which, according to Peking before the Council, and agiceing upon, a and who is to say that nearly a quarter of advices, have hean arranged between the Hong- common basis of understanding as to the our revenue may not be withdrawn from us THE Minila Cabiensis, of 24th ito, s17*;—A kong Government and the Imperial Chinese line that should be pursued at the formal at any moment? Increased taxation in a Authorities for the purpose of checking the

burden that the people of Hongkong can in the Chinese district, and assaults and rob

lawless element in fast gaining the upper hand illicit trade in armis between the Colony and meeting. At all events such is the con. the mainland, are, in some respects; of a clusion which any reasonable reader of afford to meet, but it seems to be the only beries are being committed at an increasing carious character, and whether practical effect Mr. Hewett's opening remarks alust form course advisable in the absence of any clear rate daily. Judge Gilbert declares that the can be given to them is a problem which re- when he says: "The unofficial members have judication of what the future holds in store Chinese district should be more efficiently. mains to be solved. For example, we are told since discussed these Estimates, and I have for us. Mr. Hewett dragged forth the policed, and that, in all probability, until this that: "Cargo shipped for Chinese paris must been requested to reply for them, though bleached skeleton of subsidiary coinage and is done there will be no checking the in. be accompanied with a special permit from the Commissioner of the Imperial Maritime some of the others will have remarks of their put the whole thing in a nutshell when he creasing crime. Within the past two months many assaults have been committed upon Customs. British Consuls at the Treaty Ports own to make." That clearly implies that said: "We cannot possibly dissociate our respectable Chinese, and from the fact that the will be fasthicled to pay special attention to the people's representatives have abandoned coinage from that of the enormous Empire victims invariably say that robbery was the doubtful cargo and investigats it thoroughly be their attitude of splendid isolation towards to which we are in close proximity." Exactly; motive for the assault, when, in most cases no foré pormialog it to proceed to its demination." each other and have determined to give force if only a few of our rabid friends would only trace of robbery can be discovered it is be. Does that mean that every bale of goods, every to the opinions expressed by unity of action. see it in that light, The Public Works lieved that there exists several secret orders box of trinkets, 'every parcel large or amall

which are at war with each other. The which leaves hongkong for Canton, Amoy or They may not succeed to achieving very Department naturally widens the scope for whi

recurve N. E are complaining of the present state of affairs Swatow most be registered to the first instance much, but at any rate they will not be de criticism, and Mn Hewett took full advant respectable residents of the Chinese patter at the office of the Commissioner of Customs? feating their own objects by unconsciously age of the opportunity to discuss the and many of them are afraid to venture out of If so, then we fancy the indoor staff in Hong trumping their partner's tricks as has hap principles punued la the erection of public doors after night fall. The district is patrolled The Singapo Pra Prenderstands that the kong have their work cut out for them, and the pened far too frequently in the past. It is buildings and the provision of works which by as many policemen as the present strength balance of the money paid to the Tanjong examination of the interminable bags of cargo not suggested for a moment that the elected are necessary for the well-being of the of the force will permit, and until an increase Pagar Company for the Docks will be dis THE destroyers of the Chlon squadron ser which are shipped daily and nightly from this

· in the force is made the number of policemen tributed to shareholders sometime next month; to have made good practice with their light

The mob destroyed the Catholic chapel at Chinchiatsun near Hang- chow...

SHIPPING DISASIER. JAPANESE STEAMER BURNT, [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 3rd October, 8.40 p.m. The Japanesesteamer Nagata Maru No, 14 was burnt out at Chefoo.

TYPHOON, WARNING,

The American Consul-General received the telegrams quoted below from the Manila Obser vatory last Monday

September 18, 1997, 12.20 p.m. Typhono betwees 21 and 23 lat, in about 138

Seldom bave we heard of children tammit. ting micide in Hongkong, but that is what hap-" pened in the Central district late last night or early this morning.

A young servant gil about fourteen years of age, tamed Chan Ping, employ: ed by

family at 26, Lee Yuen Street East was found early Thly-morning bɛog. to the end of a piece of rope in kitchen. The child's

ild's body was discovered

ans of the inmates of the house who went into the kitchen to prepare the morning's meal, When the body was found it was banging to a short pleca of rope, which had been looped over the hinge of

■ door and knotted securely beneath her chin. Evidently, the girl had stood upon a bamboo stool when the adjusted the knot and then kicked, the support from under her. Her toes were but a few inches above the floor. Apparently when the 'raps began to tighten abe repented her deed, for, we are given to understand; that her sight wrist was woven in the rope above ber neck and ber fingers grasped the strands. Her wrist, it was sieted, was cut by

the weight of her body, and there warn abrasions on her neck where the rope bad cut into the skin.:

The body was cut down and removed to the

to long, seems to move still N. W..

September 29, 1997, 12.30 p.m.

morgae, where a doctor certified that desch Typhoon now west of Bonin Islands moving to-day to ascertain the cause of girl of such was due to strangulation. "It was impossible in northerly direction probably tending 19 tender years, the deceased, raiding ber Ne, and it will be interesting to learn the details which drove her to such desperateness,

-port to Captob and other Treaty Ports will be members should necessarily be deemed hos Colony and essential to its prosperity. He doing patrol duty in the Chinese district cap. at present final accounts from London:are | quick-firing guns at the recent larget practice. mote hapoured in the breach than, in the oblile to the proposals which originate depart. 1 animadverted on the length of time required if not be enlarged without taking them from one | awsited and on these coming to hand u dnevnd 1.It inṛnow 'pretty certale that the magnificent

for the building of the Law Courts species of supérior Customs oficer, and “in« i toʻaqquiem a konner grasp of official me.Post Office and while we might be inclined

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