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Admiral Li Chun in Hongkong

VISIT TO THE DOOKS/

TO AD. ENTERTAINED AT THE HOYOKONG

HOTEL TO-NIGHT,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JUNE 20 1908.

Gallantry Rewarded.

PRESENTATION TO CHINESE

COXSWAIN

STEAMBOAT" COLS RECOGNITION,

Tóth fast, E. E. Admiral Li Chun, of Canton, accom-akernson,

panied by his suite, is in Hongkong. The Chi- nese commander-in-chief is here to see his friend off by the Korea to-day-ibeex-Provincial Commissioner of Education, H E. Weng Jon Wan, who proceeds to Szechuan on transfer.

During the admiral's stay in Hongkong ad vantage has been taken of the opportunity to visit the yard and works of the Hongkong and

My morning Commodore Lin, ngon. Yester. D.C., and Commander We were taken across to Kowloon by Mr. Geo, A.. Caldwell of the Company's head office. Under the expert guidance of Mr. W. Wilson, manager of the Kowloon establishment, the two Chi- nosa naval officials were conducted over the entire works and shown all the ma chinery: and' plant in the numerous work. shops scattered over the extensive grounds of the Dock Co. They were much struck with the up-to-dateness of the plant at the dock. yard's command and in particular with the hundred and one labour-saving appliances which, for the most part, wore in operation yes terday at the time of the Chinese TİKİL The

day the

extension works' connected with the No. 1 graving dock were also the subject of favourable ..comment,

"When they reached the shipbuilding yard, however, their interest was mora particularly aroused in the two gunboats which are in course' of construction, under Mr. Wilson, for Admiral LI Chun, These gun- boals are destined for the West River Patrol service and it will be recalled how the com

pany secured the contract after very keen com petition and after satisfying the most exigent

demands of the Chiness Government for two

vessels in every detail answering to rigid specifications for perfection in hull, machinery and general equipments. Not only have the keels of the gunboats been laid, but when most of the planking was soon itoutly rivetted into position and the outlines of the vesiBit clearly defined on the cradios, the Chinese officials could not withhold an expression of admiration of the manner and expedition with › which the Dock Co. bas gape about in the car. rying out of the contract. Commodore Lin and Commander Wu then made a mipute examination of the, gumboats, og so much of maheng as has bean constructed. They congra - taħted:Mr, Wilson on the excellence of the workmanship, with which they expressed them selves as thoroughly satisfied. Before taking their departure the Chinese officers thanked the manager of the Hunghom Docks for the very interesting and instractive visit to Kewloon,

ADMIRAL LI CHUN'S VISIT. Shortly before noon to-day a launch of the Dock Co. was placed at the disposal of H.E. Admiral Li and bin saite, on board of which they proceeded to the American mail steamer Kers to say good-bye to the departing Com- missioner of Education. Mr. Geo, A. Caldwell accompanied the distinguished Chinese visitom, Leaving the Korea, the party, which con. sisted of Admiral Lí, his A. D. C. (Commodore Lin), private secretary and several members of his staff handed off for Hungham Bay. Ar. riving at their destination they disembarked at the Dock Co.'s pier, where the party was re- ceived by Mr. Robt. Mitchell, chief manager of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., and Mr. W. Wilson. They were at once conducted to the building yard, where Ad- 'miral Li made an inspection in person of the two gunboats in the course of construction, for the Provincial Government at Cinton. At the conclusion of the inspection, addressing himself to the Dock officials, His Excellency said he had pleasure in testifying, to the excellant work he had seen for himself that afternoon and he wished to place on record his adminiion at the remarkable' progress in

the building of the patrol vessels for the South China Navy.ph

The Dock managers then conducted the visitors through the engine shops where the engines for the gunboats were, in/process of creation." When in this part of the works,the Admiral'stood in amazement for a while and wondered that Hongkong could be possessed of a mechanical warehouse to replete in all its contrivances for efficient and expeditious work, He was highly pleased at seeing his own fellow.countrymen shaping the sheets of high grade steel into forms which will assume the power of setting into motion the vessels which are destined to serve a career of usefulness under his command.

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A pleasing little ceremony took place at the office of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Ld., last Wednesday. It was the presentation by the Secretary (Mr. W. H. Clarke), on behalf of this company, of a to the coxswaio and crew of the steam

compradore order launch Kam Shun, of Messrs. Tak Kee & Co. for services rendered in saving over a hundred passengers and crew of the ill-fated Powan on the night of the 8th inst. The prasentation was a perfectly informal one. The coxswain, Lau

Tai, received a compradore, arder for $300, ́a sum of $175, was handed him for dis tribution among the members of his crew for their share in the noble act of life-saving. To the crew of Sampan No. 808h, the Steamboat Co, donated as honorarium of 5a5, all of which were most genuinely appreciated. The River Company's recognition of the excellent ser vices of the Chinese coxswain and others who assisted him in his act of gallantry_will not, we feel certain, be fost upon the members of the seafaring fraternity in this

As regards the public presentation proposed by the Tung Wa Hospital, we understand a move. ment is on foot to obtain the Governor's gra cious copsent to make the presentation. It is earnestly to be hoped that His Excellency may be pleased to associato himself with a ceremony which is so praiseworthy in its character.

"GAP ROCK LIGHTHOUSE.

THE METAL' SHUTTERS.

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the Gap Rock Lighthouse, in replacement of The gun-metal shutters for the windows of the iron ones hitherto in use, and of which Saturday, will be ready to be transported to the Rock to-morrow evening.

extended mention was made in our issue of

With the advent of the typhoon season we have no doubt the lightkeepers and attendants on the Rack will appreciate the fixing into position of the new contrivances to keep off sea-water from the interior of the building.

THE TRADE depressioN.

THE YOKOHAMA, SPECIE BANK: AND

A CHINESE MERCHANT

Tragedy at West Point.

CHINAMAN THROWN OUT OF A

AOA WINDOW AND KILLED.

TWO-SUSPECTS ARRESTED ON MURDER * CHARGES. -

Myth inst Sensational particulars were collected this morning of a most dastardly murder which was perpetrated at West Point before darkness fell yesterday.

residing at 215, Des Voeux Road West, have Two men, who are supposed to be coolicu, been arrested on suspicion of having committed the murder. To-morrow they will be arraigned in the Police Court, on the charges.

Very little is known of the murdered man.

alicited much information, Thie

E COUNCIL

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LEUR FINANCE COMMITT

"A meeting of the Finsace: held immediately after the mosting the Colonial Becretary presiding.. to recommend that the following adopted by the Council

KAPELIAIVINGPUN. SCHOOL

A meating of Legislative Council was held in the Council Chamber last Thure day. -- Present His Excellency the Go- vernor, Sir... Froderick .! Lugard, & K.C.M.G. Hi Excellency Major-General Broadwood, CB, Hon Mr. F H May, C.M.G., (Colonial A sum of six thousand seven hupatalkan päri Secretary), Hon. Mr W Rees Davies (At-in aid of the vote, Public Works Extraordinary, torney General), Hou, Mr. L.A. M. Johnston Saipingpon Anglo Chinese school extension, (Colonial Treasurer), Hon. Mr. W. Chatham VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOL awa. (Director of Public Works), Hon. Capt. Basil R. H. Taylor, 2.1., (Harbour Master), on. Mr EA Irving: (Registrar General), fron. Dr. Ho Kal, M.B., G.M.G. Hon. Br. Wel Henry Berkeley, Hon. Mr. H. A. W. Slade Yuk, Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart, Hon, Six and Mr. C. Clementi (Clerk of Councils).

MONDAYMINUTES."

The minutes of the last ineeling ware read

(NEW MEMBER, Mr. E. A. M. Johnston, Colonial Treasurer, took his sent at the Council. SOFINANCE. The Colonial Secretary laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 25 to 28,

inquities to what was his occupation and confirmed. have not. much is kavas, however. His came, from certain documents found on him, was Lau Chan. He was not a resident in the Colony, but was only dowa here on a matter of basi- sess. From appearances he was about forty five years of ago,

That the murder was a deliberate one will be seon from the stary which has been placed at our disposal. During the latter part of last week or early this week, the exact date is not yet known-Lau Chan came to Hongkong, from Canton, to recover a debt of some 5130 from a man residing at 315. Des Voeux Road West. Now the question that is puzzling some ninds is whether the money was owed to Lau Chan, or whether he was acting as agent for another party. This will probably be known when the trial begins.

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It was agreed that they be referred to the Finance Committen.

A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE. The Colonial Secretary, moved :--Whomas application has been duly made by the Sanitary Board to the Governor ander section 157 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance 1903 for the erection of a public latrine on the site now occupied by No. 1 Chuk Hing Lane; And whereas such application having been approv ed by the Governor and a notification of the intention to erect a public latrine upon such Be that as it may, Lau Chan called on two sith having been duly published in three suc- occasions to get the money. It is obvious that cossive numbers of the Gazette, certain owners the debt was not discharged. Ele called again of property in the immediate vicinity of such at the house at half-past six o'clock last | site have objected to auch erection; And where- evening. There were two men in the house as the objections so made have been consider at the time-the alleged debtor and a friend. | ed by this Council Lau/Chan demanded that the account be Colony much longer. The debtor, it is stated, settled, as he could not afford to remain in the admitted that he could not pay,

he had noth. ing to pay. it with. Lau Chan is believed to have used language not altogether compliment ary to the debtor, and a quarrel began, which was quickly followed by an exchange of blows, During the ensuing struggle the debtor and his friend were alleged to have picked up Lau Chan and throw him over the window.

Der Vaux Road West at that time of the evening was well filled with pedestrians, and the shouts of "Save life," coming from the top floor of one of the buildings, followed by the sight of a man falling through space, and landing on his back in the middle of the road, caused no little excitement.

The news reached' the, police at No. 7

spector Nation record time, and In- spector Robertion, accompanied by several of bis officers, were quickly ap the wrege with an ambulance. They found the man in An unconscious condition, and proceeded to remove himgo the Government Civil Hospital, but be expired on the way from his injuries.

Meanwhile, inquiries were being instituted, which lasted some time. At a late hour they arrest on suspicion of having committed the were in a po illon to place two men under

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It is hereby resolved by this Council that the of a public latrine be approved... above mentioned site and the erection thereon

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A sum of one thousand seven hundred dollars in aid of the vote, Puble Word Retrandina, 11 Victoria British Bcbool-Additional story to quarters, Su Ka

OSED LEPER SETT

"FATHER, CONRANDY'S SCHEME

[From Our Own Gorrasponden).]

Canton, Kath:]ans; Yesterday, two: MissioDaries—Ona French | and other an American the latter being theater. Fr. Contardy, called on the Vicardy, and informed His Excellency that they propose the eastern outskirt of Canton. They tab to establish an asylum for lepers at Intong, op mitted to the Viceroy their scheme for cous sideration and approval. The Viceroy appeared. to be very pleased with the idea of the mission- arias in the propoind" benavolant act, and A sum of alx thousand five hundred dollari | stated that he would endeavour to strange' for in aid of the vote, Rublic Works Recurrent) || a site suitable for the 'settlement, and hoped to maintenance of Kowloon waterworks,"

be able to see the new project carried to s successful fnue. Readers of the Hongkong- Talagraph might recall the ik ich programmze given by the Rev. Fr. Conrardy to" "an inter viewer pot long since, PARA

KOWLOOM WATERWORKS.

| A sum of eight thousand five hundred dollars: in aid of the vote, Poblic Works Extraordinary, miscellaneous waterworks...

'This was all the business. -

NEW DOCK CO, FOR BANGKOK.

We (Bangkok Týmos) learn that a dock and engineering company is being formed in by a number of high Siamese officials, Bangkok, and big Chinese merchants.. The site proposed for the dock and the erection of the workshops and engineering plant is on the west side of the river about opposite to Sampeng. The new venture will be a Siamese Company, and the promptats intend, we are informed, to erect filet class workshops, of steel construction, in which the most modern machinery capable of ander taking extensive works of manufacture and repair will be installed.

It is not the intention of the promoters forth- with to excavate the dock, but to have their working plant in full working order first. The dock will be large enough to dock any boat coming into the port of Bangkok, Slipways for launches will be constructed at the same time as the workshops are erected. The busi ness will be under European management and there will also be a number of Europeans in charge of the different brancher.

A GREAT CHINESE LIBRARY...

DEATH OF WELLKNOWN CHINESE GENTLEMAN,

THE LATE 2R, TĂNG LEUKUK.

4 16th insta The death occurred at sight o'clock_this morning, at the Tong Wa Hospital, of Mr. Tang Lan-kuk, who was an ax-chairman of directors of that institution. Among the Europes com- munity Mr. Tang was better known by bis con- action with the Hongkong Milling Co, Ld., "now in liquidation, having held with the Hoo. Mr. Wel Yuk a position as joint compridom with that ill-fated concern. The immediate cause of Mr. Tang's death was an affectido of

for some time : past. ⠀ Die extensive lösses in the enterprise with which be was bound op might have contributed to an acceleration of his internal trouble which ultimately brought about his regretted demise,PTA,

the kidney from which he had been auffering

The funeral of the late Chinese gentlem obsequies leaving the Tung Wa hospital at will take place at to a.m. to-morrow, the

'that bour."

-MOTION REFUSED.

IMPORTANT CASE FOR CHINESE TRADERS..

It explaining the resolution the Colonial Secretary referred to certain objections that had been raised against the erection of the latrine. He assumed that everybody would prefer not to have a latrine near their buildings If is could be avoided. At the same time lattices were necessities. The Sanitary Board had on various Through the generosity of a few prompt sub.. occasions urged the Government to increase scribers, a notable addition of books has basti the supply of public latrines and in pursuance made to the Chinese department of the Cam

A most important question was brought up os bf the policy which been followed in recent bridge University Library. Ever since the gift Court last week by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, a motion which was presented in the Suprema years the Government set aside annually aby the late Sir Thomas Wade of the whole of certain sum for the extension of the number of his valuable collection, brought together during for an order to set aside ludgments given public latrines. The district in question was in 40 years of residence in China, Cambridge fast on the ground that the defendants had ne against the Tung Shing Wo firm in November the heart of busy Victoria. It was very crowded has been easily first among all the libraries ver existed or had a place of business, nor had and there was no open space there, in which

of Europe and America; "and it is not too latrines under ideal conditions might be erected, much to say: It was therefore a matter of necessity that a site alte to the ectat Duke Tsai Tse and his colony of parters ever been resident in the

occasion of their visit in 1906, were

of Hongkong; and that the debts in should be cleared and a latrine erected there amazed at the extent of the collection and also respect of which the actions were brought op. He might say that the original proposal at the rarity of many individual works which China, and not in Hongkong; and that the ware incurred, if at all, in the Empire "of was to erect a latring with 49 scats but that were laid before them. The purchases which orders in purspace of which the writs in had been redaced to 16 seats only.

have now been made include 51 separate works, The Director of Pubile Works, in seconding, numbering 1,103 volumes in all. Several im the actions were served by ways of substituted pointed out that it was practically impossible portant lacunas have beeb filled up. For in-

service were wrongfully obtained. for the Government to provide large open stance, the Cambridge Library already pos (of Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon), on

Mr. Pollock was instructed by Mr. Deacon,- spaces round these necessaries, the value of the sessed the gigantic anthology of the Tang behalf of the Tung Shing Wo firm, the de- tion of land in the central district of the city over 38,900 selected poems and now to Slade (lostructed by Mr. Crowther Smith, of land being so high and practically every por dynasty (A.D. 618,—996), which contains fendants in the original action, and Mr. M, W. being already fully occupied. In the present this has been added its sister work, Messrs. D'Almada and Smith), appeared for case the cast per seat for resumption alone similar collection of the proto works of the the plaintiffs. Argument, was resumed last THREE SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY.

would amount to about $300. 18th jost.

Dr. Ho Kal thought the Council was entitled also a rare encyclopedia in 130 volumes, which

same period, filling 401 volumes. There is Monday morning before the Chief Justice." *** Investigations conducted by the West Point to farther information before they arrived at a

decision. Objections had been scot in and oneing scholar of the day. One of the chief gems

was compiled in the 13th century by the lead-His Lordship held that the motion could not

be allowed. police la connection with the murder" of a

of these objections was of a very cogent charac among these new acquisitions is an édition de

* Judgment accordingly. !!! Chinaman named Lau Chan, who was thrown out of a window of a house at 215, Des Vœuxter and he thought they should have given them use of the well known poet Tu Fs, issued in, A.D Road West on Tuesday evening, under circum, more extended consideration. He admitted 1204. It is in za volumes, small folio, and has necessity in this Colony been most carefully preserved. Reference to stances recorded in our issue of last evening, that latrines were have resulted in the arrest of another suspect. bat contended that it was a question of site this edition will be found in the great Catalogue in this case the building would be surrounded of the Imperial Library, Peking. There is also yesterday afternoon.

by a block of bouses and therefore he thought out small book, the writing of Lish Tzu vaguely it would make the area insanitary and barmful, attributed, according to a note added by some Mr. Wei Yuk supported Dr. Hq Kai's Chinese bibliophile, to" the Sung dynasty (A.D. remarks.

960-1260"; but in the absence of any actual The Colonial Secretary said this question

moderate training in Chinese typography, ink, had been considered by the Sanitary Board date, the foreign collector, who has had but a and approved by the Medical Officer of Healib. and paper, can only assert with confidence that it was absolutely impossible that in the crowded

it is a very old book. Another early printed centre of Hongkong they could obtain a wide

book dates from 1465, and is a beautiful case the site selected was the best that could specimen of the beat typography of that period, A edition of the Chuvi 771 have been found in the district. He did not-846) dates from 1606; a collection of the think that any objection had been submitted prose writings of eight famous authors from against 'this latrine which could not be sub-

163s; the Leng-yen sûira from 1649; an old miled against the other latrines in the

Chinese dictionary from 1670 besides which city. The scheme had been sanctioned by there are several standard works in 18th cen the Sanitary Board and if the Sanitary Board tary editious; Already rich in its collections could not guide them in this matter he did not of reprints, a class of work much in favour know what the Couseil. would do in such with _the_Chinese_ai_a_moans_of_preserving

many small books which would otherwise dis On a vole, the resolution was carried, there appear, the Cambridge Library has now ac being only two dissentients.

quired three new ones, is 68, 74, and Iz volumes respectively. Good editions of one or two of the best novels have alió been secured, as well as several collections of essays by known writers on light and interesting topics,

Three men are now in police custody, charg. ed with being concerned in the murder. They are-Lau Keung, a cook, residing at 10, Wing Sing Street; Un Wai Pak, a boarding house runner, of 24, New Street, and So Lin, also a boarding-house runner, of 215. Des Voeux Road West,

The accused were arraigned-for the first time-in the Police Court, this morning. They pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the case was adjourned for a week, ai the request of Inspector Robertson, who prosecuted. Mr. Otto Kong Sing was for the defence.

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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

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DIVIDEND DECLARED

The annual general meeting of shareholders. of the above Company will take place. in Lon dos on the 25th June,

£56,500 bas been written off for depreciation of the vessels of the fleet. It is expected to declaro á dividend of 6%.ob preference shared only, carrying forward a balance of £13,750,

The reactve fund will then stand at and the underwriting account at £140,000.

10,000

matter.

THE BUPPLY DILL,

On the motion of the Colonial Secretary, seconded by the Colonial Treasurer, the Bill entitled an Ordinance to authorire the appro priation of a supplementary sum of one hundred and sixty-six thousand seven hundred and thirty-five dollars and eighty-five cents, to defray the charges of the year 1507, was read a third timg and passed,

“HONGKONG MARU" ASHORE,

THE FAKUMEN RAILWAY,

STATEMENT OF THE JAPANESE CASE,

Tokio, Juni 10). An authoritative statement has been issued of the Japanese case against the proposed. Halamintun-Fakumen Railway:

It lays emphasis on the principle that one railway, near enough to another to sutes into competition with it, must be regarded belonging to the same neighbourhood.

The policy of the open door does not prevent railway exploitation. But Britfab, Russian and Americas agreements with China also forbid the construction of competitive lines, while Germany's railway, monopoly in Shan tog necessitated the division of the Tientsin-

· Pukoá line into British and German spheres.”

Historical precedent, it in added, no less than considerations of reasonable precaution warrants the Japanese vete as the proposi line in South Manchuria.-N. G. D. Nacs,

fire in PeddeR'S HILL.

PIANO TUNER SEVERELY BURNT.

18th insti

The Onaka Anahi contains a lengthy account of the difficulties in which the well-knowG Chinese merchant of Kobe, Mr. Mak Sui Pan, is involved by reason of the recent trade de pression and the action of the Yokohama Specie Bank in refusing assistance. 'We know nothing of the facts, but the statement appears to be made with the object of showing that the Specie Bank it adopting a wrong policy by bringing pressure to bear on creditors at an up- favourable moment, thus weakening credit and précipitating a crisis,

fouldeed. The Abhi states that Mr. Mak Soi Pan wan la Tokyo recently, paying frequent visits, to Marquis Inouye and Count Okuma. Prossed by the Specie Bank, Mr. Mak decided to place all his property at the disposal of the Specie, Mitsui, and Mitsu Bobi Banks in order to indemnify them as far as possible against loss. Before putting his decision into practice, bdw«' ever, he tried to straightongmatters out by asking the assistance of Count. Okuma, Mar- quis Inouye, and Mr. fuukai (a leader of the Progressists and connected with the Chinese schools in Japan, who, it will be remam. beréd, paid a visit to China last year). With this object Mr. Mak visited Tokyo. But bere he met with disappointment, as Count Okuma's influence over the Mitra Bisbl is not so power ful as it was at one time: The Mitsu Bisbi Back would not meet his proposal, and Mar quis Ingyye showed little disposition to move in the matter, so that Mr. Mak was obliged to return to Robe unsuccessful...Prior to this says the deak, Governor Hattori; fearing that inthe event of the failure of Mr. Mak, who is the leader of the Kwangtung merchants of Kobe, a large number of Chinese merchants would be involved in difficulties, and that the trade of Kobe would be seriously affected, had asked Marquis Inouye to use his influence for his relief. Thereupon Marquis Inouye ro quested Mr. Otagiri, & director of the Yokohama Specle Bank, to make inquiry 'Into Mr. Mak'i financial position. Mr. Otagiri came down to Kobe in baste, bat his presence in Kobe was apparently rather to look after the claims of the bank than to afford the assistance desired. The Mitsui Bank is the holder of about 10,000 Kanegaiuchi shares as security against advances made to Mr. Mak, amounting to about Y1,000,000, while the Specie Bank bas security on his fine residence at Shimoyamate-dori, Kobe (pear, the 1kata temple) and some other immovables. It was found that the property remaining, unsecured consisted of a forest

Between six and seven o'clock yesterday of white willows (used for match-sticks)

morning, the N. C. D. News, of th inst and a. match-stick sawmill in the Hok-

reports, the T. K. K. a.a. Hongking Marw, inward kaido, which Mr. Mak bought from Yama-

bound from Hongkong en route to Yokohim, gata Yasaburo, the Hakodate merchant,

west aground on a mud bank inside the Block- who recently failed mod' absconded 10,

house Island Booy, which is situated off the Brazil, for Y750,000, together with his abares in the Ryoxuisha (a match company of Kobe).

upper end of the island, only a few miles These properties, it is said, Mr. Otagiri at-

away from Woosung, News of the accident was-received in Shanghai about. 7: a m. and: the Shanghai Tug and Lighter Co.'s tenders tempted to secure for his bank. Mr. Kimura,

Victoria ann, Sifuyun, were immediately manager of the Mitsu Blabi Bank, Kobe, was

dispatched to the scene. The vessel want the first to protest against the action of Mr. Otagiri, and Mr. Uno, manager of the Mitsui

aground about two hours before high tide, and Banic, followed. Governor Hattori also, it is )

on the arrival of the tenders the water was bald among so assert will command:itacil ab much to the shareholders as that which we have said, raised a protest; declaring that the action During the trial, so far as we are aware, no

at its greatest depth, Efforts were made to

By ibla time the coutbreak "bad become the privilege of recording to-day. The fact of Mr. Otagiri was not for the relief, but rather evidence could be obtained as to the cause of

Low she best into deep water, but had to be known to the neighbours, and a number of that the Commander-in-Chief of Kwang- for the ruin of Mr. Mak As a result, the the trouble, although it was hinted that a His Excellency the Governor said: The abandoned when the tide subsided, to await volunteers, headed by the amateur Bro-gkter foog and his suite will be the guests of Specis Bank altered its attitude, and Mr. woman had something to do with it. At yeater. Commites stage of the Public Health and fast night's high water. At 7 pm. yesterday Mr. Albert: Ellis-made for the sceas. Al the Hongkong and Whampoa Deck Co. this Otagiri returned to Yokohama. The Specie day afternoon's hearing the complaint-Orders of the day An hour or two, before and later in the afternoon the Samson was des quarters notifying them of the outbreak. The the tender Alexandra leit for Blockhouse Island the same time word was sent to police head- evening is one of those happy thoughts Bank then privately proposed to postpone carpenter named Hui Kwan, residing at the meeting of this Council I received a which appeals peculiarly to the Oriental mind obtalaing security for their unsecured claims, Third Street-told his story. On the 30 letter from the Chief Justice commenting Hongkong Moru might be refloated on last turned out sharply, but they bad very little to patched. It was thought possible that the brigade, under charge of Chief Inspector Baker, and which cannot fail to promote the antenie - charging the low interest of aj per cent, în ultimo, after dinner, he went out for a between Canton and Hongkong to the advant the liabilities outstanding, pending the im- walk Be way accompanied by a friend Council in the last meeting the receipt sight's, ide, boty up to be of going to an arrival, as the volunteers practically

to press no further details

*hand. At had the fire extinguished. are, of the industrial interests of this port provement of business. But it was thought that man named Yeung Mul-and it was their at

present the steamer is in un danger and Mr. Ogilvie, who estimated that about, $40 vitation to dinner at the Hongkong Hotel this event of the Miltul Bank pressing its claim, they arrived near the Chinese Hongkong sideration and although I have, with the Shanghal, as she was on her way to Japan to have his hands attended to. Much credit is Admiral Li. has accepted the Dock Cols in this arrangement would prove futile in the intention, to go to Shek-long-szi. When of that letter raises certain constitutional

points which I think deserve very serious con he brought neither passengers nor cargo to damage had been done, then left for the hospital evening. There will be a party of twenty, and on the 1st instant Mr. Ono, manager of Hotel complainant met a man named Wong Attorney-General given the most cateful cop to dock, her place on the Trans-Pacific run included among whom are the members of the the Mitsui Bank at Kobe proceeded to Tokyo. Hung, who suggested that they go and looksideration to the Bill I think it would be better taving bean assumed by the new turbine str. bravely before the fival of the brigade, ră a

due to those civilians who fought the famos so Admiral's staff and some personai, friends. in.

to consult with the head office, remaining there for a comfortable place where they could it to postpone the Commitce stage of the Ordin Tango Mars. The mails were brought up to the absence of Mr. H. P. Whita, vice-chairman

down and are the things They found a ance until the next meeting of the Council. Shanghai by the tender Sinfuyun. It is sar- of the Company, who will be unavoidably.

Mr. Mak is well known and respected by the comfortable spot and remslued there for a absent owing to a previous engagement, Mr. community, as he has taken an active interest while until "Wong Hung suggested that it

Sir Henry Berkeley-Do you propose to mised that the vessel got somewhat out of her Robt. Mitchell will be bost of the evening,

postpone the whole consideration of the Bill or cours in the tremendous gate which prevailed in the public wallare. He has, says the would not be a bad idea at all if they went only of a particular clause Asisting the chief manager in the dispensing | Asahi, largely assisted Chinese political re- and saw some of the 'r. Judy, friends" "Sun-

outside Woosung during Tuesday night and Governor- of hospitally will be Mr. Geo, Caldwell, Mr. fugees, including Liang Chi-Chow, and bat pecting nothing complainant agreed. As they His Excellency the Mitchell's right-hand man at the head office, liberally contributed in aid of Japanese charity were feaving the house to retire home com- pose to postpone the entire consideration yesterday morning. So fierce was the gala outside iba. Woosang Bar on Tuesday night and his genial manager at Kowloon, Mr. and other public works. Hisdifficulties are part plainant, who was standing on the porch of the Bill in committes until the next meeting that the lender Guials, which conveyed par: A foreman coolie in the service of the Kow Wilson, Mat pakinggah finding ly due to the depreciation of the Kangaluchi gbting a cigarette, beard: somebody

paka kongern and mails, to the P. & O. S. toon-Canton: Railway was severely (ejured at shares, the depression of trade with China, and “Now's the time. Hit “him!" "As kis turned 18 Henry Berkeley-When do you propose Delhi at 6 p.m. co Tuesday had great Yau-ma yesterday, and had to be suntător che Admiral Li returns to Canton on board the losses sustained in the purchase of a forest, in found to inquire who was to be hit the comHis Excellency the Governor-Thursday steamer and afterwards broke adrift three foreman Yuan Sing, who is about thirty

to sit again?

my difficulty in getting alongtide.... ibbmail Governmest Civil Bospital for treatmintis: The Chinese gunboat Po Blk to-morrow morning.

the Hokkaido, wblin a contributing lactor was "plainant saw.sccosed. draw a kolle, and then the assistance-rendered to Yap Hok Ling, Chi- drove it into his back, piercing his lungs. He 20

times, dually with the loss of her forward awn, your ni agamattempted to beam à locomotiv nese compradore of the Specie Bank, Kobe, and was then conveyed to hospital,

The consideration of the Bill was posting, which was torn to ribbons, and carried which was passing Kings Park at a patter ESPONDENCE.

the former compradore of the Formosan Bank, Dr. W. V. Koch, of the Government Civil poned accordingly.

AWAY, The Bongbong Maru, which is now pace yesterday afterupos.) He misaadinia, Kobe, which generous action cost him over Hospital, who was called, said that complain, 15km OPIUM EXPORTATION.

commanded by Capt. A. Totaka," is, of 6,369 | 'on the handia, however, and was, thrown bach „muti kaow that it is V900,000 It is believed that bis affairs will

gross and 5.447. Det tonnage and, was bulk at In falling the "mark right foot "got under mawspaper offices to refove the be readjusted with the joint assistance of the

Sunderland by Sir J. Laing and Co. rather less wheels and was crushed up. saopy mods correspondence, upe Specia and Mitsui: Banks, and Mr. Wop Chin

thechten years ago. In the ordinary course of "sistance was soon on the spot, and ipame and address accompany Don another well-known Chinese marchasi

Events, she was to leave Wöorung inst night tunate coolie, who was la zicht 1 of good faith. We are there. In: Kobe, who has made a large fortune. In

for, Yokobama, there to rammin until she could to the Yad ma di Police Station libho14 the publication of his Koba chilety, as the result of speculation inonducted the case for the prosecution, AC

take her turn las the sailings of the Trans temporarily treated, parlor for (ba zueron suggined.=Kd, f,XT;}|| Kanofaftichi shara,--jagan Chronicler Persed was undalanded.

Pacifiq mall sisĞMORE.

From the engine department the Chinese naval men were accompanied over the yards into the timber sheds, and successively to the joiners' department and the No. r dock, Ad- miral Li.seemed much interested with all he Baw and was apparently considerably surprised at the extent and completeness of the works. Before they left, the opportunity was taken to Impress upon the Chinese gentlemen that within a stone's throw of Canton, they had in the Bablishment and works of the Dock Co. all the material and technical skill at band which are at the service of the Chinese Government at any time.

... TO-NIGHT'S DINNER. Many have been the new departure" inau- gurated by the present administration of the Hongkang Dock Co, to popularise that in stitution with its neighbours. None, we are

DEPARTURE FOR CANTONISTA.

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B.the 4th.

THE WEST POINT STABBING AFFRAY.

ACCUSED COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

16th inst,

BALE OF POISONI

The committes stage of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to provide for the registration of Chemists and Druggists and to regulate the ...sale of poisoni, wai proceeded with and ou Council resuming, the Attomey-General moved, The West Point stabbing case, which has and the Colonial Secretary seconded, the third occupied the attention of Mr. 1. R. Woodreading of the Bill, which was agreed to, and

the Bill passed," (second police magistrate), for several days; came to a conclusion at the Police Coun, thi THE PUBLIC HEALTH BILL afternoon, The accused-Wong Muk, a barber was committed to stand his trial at the next Criminal Sessions.

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The Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the Public Health and Bulidings Ordinance, 1903, and the Public Health and Buildings Amend- ment Ordinance, 1903, came up for furthercou sidoration.

Buildings - Ordinance stands next on the

Wei of Councili

pro-

ast'? life'was in danger for seven daysager in The proposal to go into committee on the

His Worship Baid that a prima facie casa Bill entitled an Ordinance to prohibit the Ex had been, established, and committed the apportation of Frepared Opium to Chins was not

used for trial as proceeded with at this mosting: --

Inspector Kobertson, of No, 7, Police Station,

The Consell than adjourned jill Thursday

ADJOURNMENTAL

Mr. A Ogilvie, a piazo tuber in the employ of the Robinson Piano Company, had to be treated" in the Government' Civil Hospitali. to-day for. severe burns which he received in attempilog to extinguish a fire which broke out in his house this morning,

Mr. Ogilvie resides with his wife and family at 2 Pedder's Hill, Brst four.

Shortly after six o'clock this morning, Mr. Ogilvie proceeded to make himself a cup of tea. In his bed-chamber was a spitit lamp? standing quits close to his bed. It appears. that, soon after be bad lit the lamp it fismed, and the bed curtain took fire. ¿In iisa than a minute the whole, bid was envelopad. effort was then made by Mr. Ogilvie to exin guish the blaze singlebandedly. In attempting this he got both his hands badly burnt

"ACCIDENT. ON THE LINE.

YOREMAN COOLIE'S YOOT CRUSHED TI

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