THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.
CELEBRATIONS AT CANTON:
› ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BRITISH
CONSULATE.
[From an Occasional Correspondini.]
Shameen, 9th November.
·British patriotism and loyalty and devotion to His Majesty King Edward. Vil, ato mani- fasted in no less pronounced a manner bere in the cosmopolitan settlement of Shameen than were this a small British Colony. With ampresop! tative of His Majesty so widely papular' as in Consul-General Mansfield in Calon, any occasion for a demonstration of loyalty fa bound to evoke the timost enthusiasm from the Britishers resident at this port. On bis part Mr. Consul Afansfield has arranged a pro- gramme of entertainments in keeping with the best sporting traditions of the race. The British commanity bare issued a circular in which they cordially invite residents of other nationalities to attend the sports which are to take place on the Recreation Grouad is the after- noon and the open air concert on the croquet laws, opposite the British Consulate Genera), in the evening. Amogements are completing for the illumination by electric lights of the Consulate buildings'at night, when there will also be a pyrotechnic display for the entertain. treat of visitors.
The programmes for both the functions have been most carefully arranged to pro- vide the maximan of amusement to the greatest number, not omitting, of course, our Naval re- presentatives whose presences so essential 10 the complete success of every such isaction. A word should be said of the artistic get-up of the programmes, which show what pretty de- sigue are capable in the matter of the preservative in the bands of efficient printers, Messra, Noronha and Fernandes deserve credit for the tasteful display of both the programmes, copies of which are barwith forwarded.
• PROGRAMME OF SPORTS
on Recreation Ground to commence punctually at 4.30 p.m.
Judges.-H. Beat and L. H. Gilho.
Starter --T. D. Moorhead.
Stewards-C. C. Walcott, H. R Tickell.
H. G. Mackenzie, &, G. Walfas, D. M. Barry,
C. B. Sansom, A. V. Hogg,
t-FLAT RACE. Residents and visitors. Once round the ground. Two prizes."
J. Lind..
H. G.Mackenzie,
D. Barry,
H. Appel.
R. W. Jamison
A. G. Watlanx, *T. C. Gray,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15 1907.
Men H.M.5. Cedmus.
И
H.M.S. Robin H.M.S. Sandpiper. H.M.S. Fame. H.M.S, Hart,
Vigilanta,
U.S.S. Callas. 15.M.S. Thingtaw.
12.—TUG-OF-War. (Final), Terms of eight. Beat of three pulls, Prizes to winning team,
Vigilanti, V.5.3. Callas, S.M.S. Tringtau!:
Costonts.
..
GOD SAVE THE KING. OPEN AIR CONCERT. Shameen, 9th November, 1997,"
PROGRAMME. PART 1. -Selecio ENGINE
.......Calouisa Sirion Dand Sonj...'The Blue-eyid Irish Noy "Lastekas, adm
C. Lord, A., K.M.S. "Robin." 3-Song “My Inquisitir Kiddie."
Mr. Manalal. ‚“Off to Philadelphin “.....Battison }Jayner
Mr. Weippert
4-
PRIVATE MOORING BUOYS IN
10.
part
THE HARBOUR,
facts:
FIRE AT THE DUCKS.
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE BOILBR"
MAKER'S SHOP,
variably telegraphed from the laat port of call and the Agents are thun informed at the least "some 48 hours before her attival høre,” Thit cambios any one who understands his buminess berthing of his steamer prior to her arrival, to make arrangements in ample time for the
should he desire to
to place her in any, particular part of the harbour and to find out whether AA fire which started in the blacksmiths and permanent mooring belonging to anothee; Company will be available during the time bla blennukera shops at the Cosmopolitan Dock,
Sam-shuispo, at about two o'clock this mornio I la quite true that for
at a time threatened to assume dangerous proportions certain moorings in the ceoirs of
dayi
certain buoy, the position of which they are all wall acquainted with and can the more readily utilize to the best advantage and make fast immediately on arrival. This bas only to be compared with the state of affairs that would sparching all over the ensue if they had to EO Harbour for their requirements to convince the Government that their propositions are unwise In the best interests of trade.
were damaged,
Tth lost.
CORRESPONDENCE,
373
{We de unt neonssarity, andorng the, oplaĵons exprssendi.
by Corratpondente in this volúma vin CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LD.
Sir,-As some misapprehension seems to have occurred in connection with the correction appearing in the local preas of the "reported proceedings at the recent annual meeting with
TO THE EDITOR OF THE " Hövalojen TazaaEPH.
inted
Auditor of the 1906 year's accounts the absence of Mt. W. H. Petti, and in of the latter's expected-return to the Colony before the 1907 accounts will be ready for agat, Mr. Lowe did not the report attached to the annual statement of accounts clearly shows, seek re-election. We are etc.,
⠀ JARDINE, MATHESON & CO
General Agent. Hongkong, 8th November, 1907.
BRUSSELS INTERNAZIONAL SUGAR CONVENTION,
The followlag, correspondance was read at the last monthly mesting of the longkong Chamber of Commerce --- M
Colonial Secretary's Office,
6th August, 19071, - (22) SIR,I am directed to bring to the notice of Teams H,M,5, Gadour, H.MS. Robin, the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce vessel is in portada Apavarale barbour 11p it lasted Thesa buildings and their Bregard to Me A. R.: Lowe's.non-election, wa H.M.S. Sandpißer, H,M.S: Hart, H.M.S. Famo, | 20Be The greater part of the available space in British Residents German Residents. I. M. the up moore in special candless thich are required by yes of loss of about $5,000. The entire fighting force lo that ins
are now faid. Of those trades which in any case, though not of Hongkong and Yau-ma-ti was called out to ing buoys, of which
ich 431 more than half are always unoccupied, and as mali steamers, con almost with the regularity of fight the famer, but it had not the assistance of on vessel can aucher in their vicinity, this such a service and whose quick despatch is means that more than half the Harbour is largely due to the fact that it is well known to the Yau-mall fire engine, which, incidentally, constantly alienated from its legitimate use, the Consignees and Shippers also to the Comas undergoing repairs at the docks. The firm the out of the way localities are con- mander in advance that the steamer moor to eat, in charge of Assistant Engineer Lans, and
was at hand, however. These two buildings sequently overcrowded,
are situated on the waterfront, close to the This condition bas led to complaints on the
docks, which are approachable from the land of owners, or their representatives, of:
side only from Lai-chi-kok Road. The build väsrels which have no private movilegs,
(1) Various methods of dealing with this state of things have been suggested, but the obvious one of berthing vessels, belonging to owners who have no private moorings, at the unoccupied buoys, is that which commends itself to the Government as the best solution. It is therefore proposed to do so for the future, having doe regard, however, to the prior right of owners of private moorings to the use of (3) In order that such rights shail be duly maintained, it is suggested that the owners should notify the Harbour Master on any of their buoys becoming vacant, when they expect the arrival of another of their vessels to occupy The Harbour Master will then make arrangements for the buoy in question to be ready for such vessel, on arrival.
(41. in order to give affect to the above it is proposed to smead Table O (a) of the Merchant Ordinance in accordance with the Shipping enclosed draft rule. The fees would be collected by the lessees of the private moorings.
(5) I am to add that if your Committee desiras to make any remarks on the above proposals, the Government will be glad to receive them at your early convenience.-I am, &c.,
(in) Bong.......** (h) Song and Chorus.... Bol, saddle to bone and
- Away 1"... C. V. Stanford Menn. Orave, Neisuse, Wallan, Parkin, Sinych, Gilman and Welspert (Solo), s-Song..."Down the Valo"
F. L. Molr Mr. Jenkins 6-Violin Sato..."Two Spanish Dance)" (Nos, ↑ & quo
Moskesky Dr. Heber. 7-Song and Chorus..." Snowflakes"...... Bennett-Scoli Metre Grove, Mclonac, Wallas, Parkin, Smyth,
Weippert, and man (Solo)
(Interval of den minutes.):
'PART !1,
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* *—Ţincanopàoné'Solo..." Home, Sweet Home"
H. R. Bhop Mr. Inokay. -So"Oh! Oh Hear the wild winda blow"
The Mattel' Mr. Grove. 1-Dance.........." Sailor's Hempipe“ zamiennikia pak °C. Searțe, P.O., IL.M.S. “Robin," 4-Soug..." And the Captain vald, 1731 stick to my ship "'*
Mr. Hanba
s--Part Bong "In England, eole England "Ed. Gettan Meisn, Melsang, Walini, Parkin, Weippert, Sayik, -
Gilean and Urova (Solo).
Calcutta String-Band God Save the Klog.
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QUARANTINE IMPOSED ON SHANGHAI BY HONGKONG..
·Shanghai'Chamber of Commeica......
Shanghai, 6th September, 1907,
Dear Sir-My Committee learn through H. B. M.'s Copsul that the Hongkong Govern CC. F. Cushingham.ment has enforced quarantine against Shang-
hai, owing to the prevalence of cholera.
R. Jabason 2-TEAM RACE. For sailors only.Three times round the ground. Entries in tams of three. One price of $15 to winnig team.
3 Teams H.M.S. Cudursan,
H.M.S. Roat
H.M.S. Sandpiper."
HMS Hart
H.M.5. Fame.
Vipilant?.
US: Callao.. IS.M.S. Tsingtag, 3-SACK RACE. Opin. 60 yfrdi. Batries on ground. Two prizes.
G. G. Thorng, L. V. Roots. Coenzie, W. Adderley K. B. Wilson, VG., Bowden, A. G. Wallas. T. C. Gray.
C. Mallins. A. G. Nugent. EC. Harb 14Mor H.MS. Cadmus, 4 Men H.M,S, Fame, 3 H.M.S. Robin 6, Vigilante.
Touching the ground with the feet or grip- ping the spar with the hands will disqualify...
16 Men H.M.S. Cadmui, -
Vigilante.
H.M.S. Robin.'
6-
..3
U.S.S. Callao,
3.
H.M.S. Sandpiper.
I am directed to ank you, on behalf of this Chamber, to protest against this imposition, and to point out that the action of the Hong- kong Government seems premature owing to the endemic nature of the disease.
The apusber of cases reported to the Health
Officer is as follows:-
184 cases during the week ending 18th August. 156 CASCA
do. · do. 25th August. 344 CASHI
do. do.
rat Sapt. this, out of a population of some $10,000 Chi- nese and 13,700 Non-Chinese.
those moorings,
(Sgd.) F. H. MAY,
Colonial Secretary. 'Rule made by the Governor in Council under Section 28 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1889.
1. Table O. (a) in the Schedule to the Ordin- ance is hereby amended by the addition of the following rule:
(5) The fee payable by the master of any ship using by the direction of the Harbour Master any moorings and buoys not the property of the owner of such ship lot the use of such moorings and buoys shall be at the rate of + cent per net registered ton per day with a minimum charge per day of $5.00,
Ligh
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, 5th September, 1907,
Biz, have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 7th ultimo (No. 65321, 1905) relate ing to the question of permanent moorings the Harbour and am directed by my Committee to reply in detail in the various questions raised in your letter under reply as folions:-
With regard to section one of your letter under reply the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce accept the statement contained in the first paragraph of this section as correct and, without having verified the statement, pre- sume that there are 43 private mooring buoys in the harbour.
"
I would therefore venture to ask that the re tutu which must exist to justify such a state- ment and on which presumably it has been founded be placed before the Chamber of Com merce in order that the question may again be fully considered.
The Committes of the Chamber of Commerce ars quite ready to admit that unoccupied buoys, not required by their owners, should be placed at the disposal of those who have no private maoring, pro
provided that, this does not in any way interfere with their own business.
With regard to the suggestions contained the third paragraph of your letter the Commk les absolutely dissent from the proposal which, a their opinion, will only lead to great con- fusion and difficulty in carrying out the ship: pinag business in this Harbour.
lo
The Committee of the Chamber have yet to be satisfied that there is any real caure for com plaint as to the existing state of affairs and in the absence of such proof consider that the proposal, while entailing a great deal of extra werk on the Harbour Department and on the mbarings' owners, will at the same time intro duce a very serious factor of uncertainty into the movements of vessels arriving bers which cannot but result in heavy loss to steamer and cargo owners and may result at times in serious Accidents.
,
gs were mostly built of brick and slate As soon as the outbreak became koore, a number of the dock employdon started to work, and later a few officers from Yau-ma-ti lent a hand to confine the flames to those two buildings When the firemen arrived the float was brought up close to the sea-wall, and in the next few minutes the lines were attached and pumping went on briskly.
The fire was discovered by the night "Watch- man. He raised the alarm at once, the Euro- peans word aroused, and the matter wired to the Central Police Station, whence the Yau- masti Police Station was notified. By the time headquarters became aware of the out- broken its way through the roof, the sky break, the fire bad spread rapidly. It bad was painted lurid, and the bay brilliantly. lighted. The fire, though berning fiercely, was still confined to these two shops on the arrival of the Bre-fighters, in charge of Chief Inspector Baker, and at effort was instantly made to hold it in chick. The firemen, assisted by the dock's force, fought the flames for over two hours, but little headway towards suppress ing it was visible:. A moderate wind was blowing from the east and this was looked upon as baing unfavourable as there appeared likelihood of the fire being driven to the farger part of the dock, where a considerable quantity of valuable goods is stored.
It is doubtless within your knowledge that this question has been mooted on more than ose occasion between the officials in the Har-
That the fire float worked well was evident bour Office, and it is understood that the pre- from the credit given her by the firemen to-day. sent Harbour Master has desired this radical She pumpad throughout the fire without a change for some years past, but his two pro single hitch. The pressure of the water she decessors, under whom he served, were not produced was also very stro
strong, as witnessed persuaded that his views were correct in the heat-interests of the port. It would therefore when the operations of playing on the roof scem natural to conclude that the former headigan At about three o'clock the indications were that the fire would be confined to thetwo of the Harbour Department and the shipping shops. The wind had died away considerably, Community, cannot be mistaken and the pro and the flames were so well under control that it tent Harbour Master right in his policy. The was unlikely it would spread farther... By keep Committee of the Chamber therefore urge the ing steadily at work the fire was eventually Government to leave well alone..
subdeed, leaving the shops considerably dam aged. It was not until about 430 o'clock that the last batch of firemen were able to isave the scene.
The Commillee altogether oppose the pros posed alteration is Table O of the Merchant Sipping Ordinance and trust that after fult ccosideration of, their arguments His Excel- lency the Governor will not sanction a chase which, in their opinion, cannot but seriously handicap the shipping trads of the Port-1 have etc.,
Sgd.} A, R. LowE," Secretary. The Honourable The Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, 16th September, 1907.
known at present, but it is believed that the The origin of the outbreak is not definitely overbeating of a boiler was responsible.
AN ACCOUNTANTS VIOLENT END."
`ACCIDENTALLY VELL THROUGH A TRAP ́ DOOR,.'
arth fat.
An accountant, by name Wat Yin Wing, in the employ of a pawnbroker's establishment, in Queen's Road West, came to a violent end at Yau-marti yesterday morning. About a fort- | night ago a house at Yau-ma-ti, No. 165, Re- clamation Street, wat leased, by some mer- chants, their intention being to open a pawn shop there, and since then carpenters have been as work making certain alterations to the bulld-
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The following letter was received from the Government by the Committee of the Hong- kong Chamber of Commerce
Colonial Secretary's Office,
9th August, 1907. Sir-Referring to previous correspondence, I am directed to forward for the information of your Chamber a copy of a Despatch addretsed: by Sir Edward Grey to His Majesty's Minister at Brussels on the subject of the adhesion of His Majesty's Government to the International Sugar Convention of the 5th March, 1901.---I am, &c.
(Sgd.) F. H. MAY, —
Colonial Secretary, The Secretary, Coamber of Commerce.' Despatch to His Majesty's Minister at Brussels respecting the International Sugar Convention of 1901.
SIR EDWARD GREY TO SIR A. HARDINGE
Foreign Office,
June 1, 1907. Sir-His Majesty's Government bare bad under consideration the question of the steps it will be necessary for them to take with regard to the participation of this country in the Sagar Convention when the date arrives on which it will be possible for any of the Contracting States to give a year's notice to retire from the Con vention under the provision of Article X of that Instrument: In considering this shatter, they have naturally fait themselves bound to give the greatest weight to the interests of con sumen and producers in the United Kingdom, and the British Colonies, but, subject to this paramount consideration, they havo desired to give proper weight to the circumstances and possible wishes of the other Contracting Slates. His Majesty's Govemment have come to the definite conclusion that the limitation of the sources from which sugar may enter the United Kingdom, whether by prohibition or by the imposition of countervailing duties, is inconsist ent with their policy, and incompatible with the interests of British concumers and sugar using. manufacturers, and that consequently it will be impossible for them to continue to give affect to the provision of the. Convention requiring them to penaliza mugers declared by the pet maneat commission to be bounty-led.
Althe same time His Majesty's Government have no desire that there, should be a revival of sugas bounties or of sugar trusts or cartela, dependent on the existence of high protective tarifle, which dra new probibited udder, the Convention. Nor is there any desire or inten tion on their own part that bounties on the production or exportation of sugar shall be Riven in the United Kingdom or in the Sugar Exportation Orown Colonies or that may pre $7, VINCENT DE PAUL BAZAAR. Wat Yin Wang was told off to supervise ference shall be given to Cane' as against beet this work. At about balf pan ten o'clock gestor sugar, or to Colonial sugars as against the day he was on the first floor of the building al-Sugar at the contracting States on importation lending to his duties. The men were buty at into the United Kingdom or the Crown Colonist. their respective work, and the accountant way The fresident of the Permanent Sugar Com explaining to the foreman what was wanted in mission at Brussels, having very couneously some particular part of the house. He was tendered to the British Delegates the good standing on a plank of wood during the con-office of the Belgian Government in regard to versation, and as he was about to step off the any discussions which might takes place con- plank he was soon to overbalance himsell and cerning the terminallon or prolongation of fall backwards, through an open trap door, to the Convention, I have thought it desirable to the ground floor-a distance of some sixteen
request you without fass of time to bring the
mortuary. geant Appleton romored the body to the
The Health Officer in his report for the month of August points out, that the outbreak was chiefly among the poorer classes of the population and specially marked among the
Si am directed to acknowledge the Kompe. people in the Listonkew district These people living on the poorest food are
receipt of your letter of the 5th instant, and to The next paragraph reading “of these more particularly noticeable at the occupants of than half are always unoccupied and as no ves-inform you that the question of making leased beggar boats and read hovels beyond the bounsel can anchor in their vicinity this means that moorings in the Harbour available to vessels 3 HM.G.Bandpiper,' 1 U.S.S. Callao,
dury of the Settlement. It is probable that
more than half the barbour is constantly aliena- other than those of the lessees will receive H.M.S. Buri, 2 S.M.S.Tingiau. cholera is endemic in these places and only re
ted from its legitimate use and the out of the further and very careful consideration before
asy action is decided one—I am, &c. After this event the rst heat of the Tug-of-quires the necessary conditions of heat and way localities are consequently overcrowded War will be pulled.
moisture to produce an outbreak of the disease. appears to the Committee to be such an aston.
(Sġgd:) F. H. May,
Colonial Secretary, 4-PILLOW FIGHTING. For sailors only. As mentioned above the outbreak war chiefly ishing statement that in support of it, some
The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce. One prize $10.
among the poorer classes who are beyond the proof should have been brought forward, Settlement limits; it would, therefore, seem highly improbable that they would be among the travelling public going South.—I am, &c.
(580) J. D. CANNING,
Secretary. The Secretary,+ **Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,
→ Hongkong.
"Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, 27th September, 1907, SIR- have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 6th instant protesting agalot the imposition of quarantine against Shanghai by the Hongkong Government on the ground that cholera is reported to be prevalent at your Port. The Committee of this Chamber was glad to receive your letter as it supported a prolest already made by the Chairman ngaibit this quarantine being imposed and bave forwarded a copy of your letter to the Hongkong Govern- ment. I have, &c.,
(Sgd.) EDBERT A. HEWITT, Chairman, The Secretary, Shanghal Chamber of Commerce
S.M.S. Tringiau. 5.-THREADING THE NEEDLE.: Ladies' Nomination Race. Entries on Ground, Gentlemen run 50 yards to their nominating fadies, who hand them needles to thread. The ladies take the threaded needles and race back to the starting point. Prizes to 1 and zod ladies,
6. CHILDREN'S RACES. Handicap. So yards. One for boys and one for girls," Entries on ground. Two prizes for each.
During this event the aad heat of the Tug- of-war will be pulled.
7-MOP TOURNAMENT. For sailors only. Entries in pairs. · Prima Sto to winning pair.
r Team H.M.S. Cadmus
H.M.S. Robin,
I
17
H,M.S. Sandpiper,
H.M.S. Hari.
H.M.S. Fame.
14
Vigilants.
U.S.S. Callao. .SMS. Tsingtam.
Residents And 8-PILLOW FIGHTING. Visitor. One prize. Touching the ground with the fest or gripping, the spar with the
hands will disqualify. Adderley,
C. C. F. Cunningham
H. G. Mackenzie D. M. Barry
L. H. Gilmad
H. Appel
D. A. Menocal
V. G. Bowden
F. C. Herb
P. 5. Moss
C. Mellins
L. V. Roots
A. G. Nogent-
After this event the semi-final of the Tug-of- War will be pulled,
.:
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
27th September, 1997. Sit-beg to inform your that the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce has written to this Chamber protesting against the imposition of quarantine against Shangbai on account of the alleged prevalence of cholera at the later port. I now enclose copy of the Shanghailetter for the information of His Excellency and would beg to point out that the reasons brought forward by the Shanghai Chamber ja support of their arguments against the action of the Government in declaring Shanghai an infected port appear to this Committee as reasonable and wonby of consideration:
I have now, the honour to request that thin
who trust, on further consideration of the question will in the interests of trade agree to withdraw the regulation now imposed against sieamers arriving froni Shanghai-1 have &c,
(Sgd) EDBERT A. HEWETT,
Chairman. The Honourable The Colonial Secretary,"
Shanghai Chamber of Commerce,
Shanghai, Octobar 10th, 1907. Sik,—Ï'am instructed by my Committed to acknowledge receipt of your favour of the 37th ultimo, and to convey their best thanks for forwarding copy of our letter to the Hongkong Government,
11th inst... Under the suspices of the St. Vincent de Paul' The Committee of the Chamber would Society a bazaar and fancy fair was held on the further request that they be supplied with the grounds of the R. C. Cathedral yesterday. At names of owners, or their representatives, who early hour in the afternoon patrons of this bave complained as to their inability to secure annual fète, when proceeds are devoted entire the use of moorings when required by their ly to charity-and that of the most deserving steamers, and would suggest that a return be kind-began to arrive, the largest number being furnished of these-Agents and the occasions children who were attracted to the stalls which on which those complaints have been made, displayed a thousand and ens toys of every If this is done, it will then no doubt be portrety and description likely to tempt the sible for this committee by making inquiries gaurdians of the little ones to spend among the owners of permanent moorings to dollar or two in the cause of charity. The ascertain whether on the dates given moorings best patronized stall of it was, as usual, were available which might have been placed the lottery stand where for tea-cents some
lucky. Tittle' drawers at the disposal of the complainants.
secured handsome The Committes of the Chamber of Com- dalls and other valuable prizes. This stall was merce include several representatives of lead-the principal attraction of the grounds in the ing Shipping Companies and their experience afternoon and throughout the evening. When ie that it is of quite rare occurance for them to the al fresco flit opened at 9p.m, there was a receive any request from Agents of other Lines large and representative gathering of avery section of the community second, to one in that be needless to add that were such teir efforts to promote a charitable caure. The
should request received and the owners of the moor- Governor also evinced his sympathy with the ings were not in need of them for their own organizers by attending the show at night in business they would be only too flad to place company with Lady Lugard. Their Excellen
be moorings at the disposal of those asking dies, who were attended by Capt. P. H. Mitchell,
Taylor, M.D.C., and Mr. A. f. Brackenbury, pil It must be remembered that there are a vate secretary, were received on arrival by the certain number of vessels, chiefly engaged. in Rt. Rev. Bishop Pozzoni and members of the the Pacific trade, which, owing to their great Committee... Lady Legard, who also patroniz. length and weight, cannot make use of any of ad the different stalis, gladened the bearis of the fixed buoys and have consequently to moor many & mite by distributing the souven in the Western and North Western section of which were-handed her across the stalls. Her the Harbour; while further there are a nuinber Ladyship's kindly interest in the youngsters was of vessels of all sizes which find more greatly appreciated. To enliven the proceed convenient, for the purposes of landing or ings of the evening the excellent Band al” shipping cargo to anchor in the outlying parts H.M.B., Redford, under Bandmaster Virgilio de of the harbour where they are nearer to the Naura, played selections of music which earn-
general godowas to which, and from which their ed
ture of the evening. was a feature The committee of the fête were :-President, many steamers and the consignees cargoes. would be greatly inco venienced if Mr G. S. Botelho; vice-presidents, Mesars W. ordered to discharge. at a particular, buoy or Garduer and F. P. de V. Soares; secretary, point in the harbour, eg, Coal steamerste West M. de Graça treasurer, A, J. C. da Rocha Point and Rice Steamers to East Point would working committee, L. Noronha's
J.
for them.
feat. Death was almost instantaneous, Heating considerations to the police of the
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SIAM KIVE CROP.
Government, with a view to their communication to the Governments of the Contracting States.
Should these Goverments come to the con-- clusion that the wishes and intentions of his Majesty's Government, as indicated above, can only be realized by the complete withdrawal of this country from the Convention, His. Majesty's Government will be prepared to give the necessary petice of the first possible date.
•HIGHLY ENCOURAGING PROSPECTS.
Bangkok, and if the rice harvest is not abundant We are having a very late rainy season in
It.ik, however, possible that, in the special 'most paddy growing diaricts, it will not be circumstances of the case, the other contract: for want of water. Prospects are highly ens
ing states might judge it to be preferable to Couraging for an abundant harvest this year
entary Protocol, a special exemption from where it was feared a few months ago that the accord to the United Kingdom, by a Supple Crops add more experiments alade, with the obligation to enforce the penal provisions.
hate the of the Convention. They might be Siam whate regard to rice growing is climate and soil are so congenial. With the
disposed to take this course inasmuch as' sach an exemption would be unlikely, at all events, for a considerable period to have any material introduction of modern farming implements, in the way of labour-saving machinery, the cul- effect of a prejudicial character upon the export tivation of rice could be greatly extended and trade of angir from any of the Contracting developed. The introduction of such labour States, "You should point out that ilhas xi- saving mithin her sice-growing countries or ready been found that the special circumstances the Far East, and it would be of the greatestable that is should be exempted from certain results in other countries of of a particular contracting state make it desir advantage il we had similar means of cultiva stipulations of the Convention. Thus, to Italy, tion introduced in Siam. It would mean a to Sweden and Swizerland there have been doubling of the Brea of rice growing land a
Recorded special exemptions fr m the stipula source of wealth to the inhabitants...
priste to the conditions of the trade of those countries,
9-ANIMAL. RACE. 75 yards, llandican correspondencé ba laid before. His Excellency: cargoes are handled. It therefore follows that the Band appreciation, The performance of consequent. Increase of revenue and a great tions of the Convention that were not appro- *
Two prizes. Animals to be driven on a string Any competitor getting in front of his animal or dragging it along in any way will be die- qualified. Dogs and poties excluded.
D. M. Barry Deer. HG. Geriti......... PIR. P.R. Carter...Monkey.. 5 yds, R.C.Feihoo" Cat
CalanRabbit. 25 ta
RAL
W. Adderley
Gillon
Scratch.
10
P. S., Moss... Squirrel_40
35-10
1
W. R. Robertson ...Goose.
A. G. Wails Goo.. 45
D'
0.0, Walcott.......Rooiter.
W. Kastmaan.......Dack.
H. G. Mackezria .....Duck..
50
́J. H. D. Jones ....Duck..
J. Klabien.......Cockatoo
H.
... D. A. Marocal ..............Canary.
10-EGG AND SPOON RACE,' so yards. Ladies only. Entries on ground, Two prizen....... IL-OBSTACLE RACE. (1) Crawling under hmmbóos. :: (2) Drink a bottle of lemonade, (Through life buoys. (4) Eat á buta, (5) Támngh "windrails. (6) Gët into secka. (7) - Light cigam., (6) Rạn in with cigan slight.
R. C. Comfic.
" IL G. Mackenzia.
H. Appal.
D. M. Barry.
D. A Monocal,
V. G. Bowden. F.O. Harb JKlubien,
R. Johnson -Wi-Adderley-
C. Mellist. LV, Roots. G, G. Thems.. K, B, Wilson. T. C. Gny. A.G, Nugent:
The total number of deaths from cholera since I wrote last has bean as follows :— ...
For week ending 8th September...
220d
Do. rgth
Do,
Do.
Dürength -
50
41
10
7
6th October From the above figures it would appear that
this. Port,
of their
be reductio ad absurdum. These trades Mrs V. C. Rocha, Mrs.D. Cordeiro, Mr. M. are established in certain parts of the City and Graca, Miss J. Li de S. Alves, Misr E. Carva steamers are, naturally anchored or moored in ho, Mrs Noronha, Miss Noronha, Miss C. Lo the most convenient situation contiguous to pes, and several gentlemen. American lottery their share facilities. Besides, if the Harbour Hall conducted by MrF.A.V.Ribeiro and others Authorities are to have the power to order Picture gallery-Mrs Osmand, the Misses Fon- steamers here, there and everywhere about secs, Mrs Remedios, and a number of gentle. the harbour without consideration to the, men; six stalls for the sale of souvenirs were foregoing it will result in a heavy increase to each attended by two members of the society; the cost of boat bire. Again, suppose a steamer refreshment staf, Mr. J. M. Alves, Mt A. G. is moored to a buoy under orders from the da Rocha, and friends and members of the Harbour Master, and before finishing discharge Society; an extra stall for the sste of fancy has to be shifted because the owners of the goods was attended by other friends, of the buoy requires it for one of his own-vessels, Society. this will mean delay in discharge and extra cost either to get up steam to shift or the hire or a tog to do the needful.
On the other baod there are great numbers of
ber of former years on account of the threaten- ing-state of the weather, we believe that, ap proximately, a sum of $2,400 was netled at yesterday's bazaar.
New rice seed should be also introduced in order to improve the quality of rice. This bar been done with very satisfactory results in Cochin Java rice have been introduced into chid China with very excellent results. All sorts of Burmah and Java grain grown in Cochin China proves mach superior to the native grain, and it is only the paddy of one district, Gocong, that equalled the imported seed
Such experiments should prove equally rue- cessful in Siam, where the same seed is sown year after year, under the same conditions. By Careful attention to the selection of good seed the quality of rice could be also greatly im- proved in Bism-Stone Fru Prin
In the event of the Contracting States agree ing to take the course indicated above, His abstain for the present from giving the notice Majesty's Government would be prepared to of withdrawal which they would otherwise thel it their duty to give as the 181 September nost,
Bhould the Belgian Government be willing to exert their good officer in this behalf, I have to polat out that; in view of the meeting of the Commission fixed to take place on the 5th ipatant, it would be desirable that communica tians should be addressed to the Contracting Siates as soon as possible.
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
26th September, 1907.
Although the attendancefallshort of the num-RETURNS of the average amount of bank Sir-1 have to acknowledge the receipt of notes in circulation and of specie in reserve in your letter of the 9th ultimo (No. 9986/1906)- Hongkong, dusing the month ended-31stencjolog,forthe information of the Commitise, October,, 1907, sz certified by the managers a despatch addressed by Sir Edward Grey to of the respective Banke —
Azem: His Majesty's Minliter at Brussılı on the Backs... Average Spécie in anbject of theadhallen of His Majesty's
Amount. Reserve. Government to the intérpational Sugar Con Chartered Bank of India,
vention of 5th March, 2002, th Australia and Chins, $1,988,168 $3,500,000 Elongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpora
. 13,874,732 10,000,000 National Bank of China,
Limited, 300,185 :150,000
the disease is again stamped out, and I have vessels of large tonnage, both mail steamers to ask you to be good enough to further pro-and others, which are constantly passing test against the action of the Hongkong Govern through Hongkong. These do not as a rule THE Korean Emperor has inued an edict on meatin imposing quarantine restrictions against make Hongkong their terminus and frequently the occasion of the visit of the Japanese
only remaio bere a few hours, but it is for this Crown Prince. The edict says that the i Again thanking you for your support in this very reason that it is all the more necessary timacy of the two Courts and the friendship of || matter,~~~I am, etc,
they should be sure in advance of a place to the two peoples are on a ficting of ever in- (8gd.) J. D. CANNING, go to where their work can be carried out creasing surtapas. Deeply,mored by the expeditiously and it was this, necessity which sincerity of the Japanese Court the Korsan gavo rise to the system of private moorings. Emperor expedis fully to co-operate with it for
Telegraphic communication is 40, widely the popular vollaro and consolidation of ika | getablished that a steamer's departure la în. Į gational foundationg
The Chairman,
Secretary.
"Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong,
The Committoo of this Chamber desire, to' convey their thanks to the Government, Tor kindly placing this despatch before them.—I bars &
(Sgd.) Edgert A. HAVETTY”,
Total ............................. 518 163,085 13,010,000 | Tm Honourable The Colonial Secretary,
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