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Macao Awakened

PUBLIC MEETING IN THE SENATE *HOUSE.

· PACIFIC ́ SPEECHES,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MAY 8 1909.

comprabension of the Chinese, who were quite matjsfied with it. „Bat by an order frous Lis- bobthe Department was done away with and in its stead 4t wow ordered that the Portuguese Commercial Code ba brought into force at Macao. Since that time coplukion Began to felgo. According to the Cominandlal -Code the.commercial companien: which bad:

BANDMANN DRAMATI

COMPANY

THE PRISONER OF ZENDA.".

"zat "inat."

The Bandmann Dramatic Company now

THE SIGH OF THE CROSS."

hast night; the|Bandmaso Dramatic Com- pany presented to a somewhat small but sp- preciativesudience Wilson Barrett's well-known- masterpiece, "The Sign of the Cross," The piece was well mounted, and the only regret is

WEST RITER PATROL. On the and fastant, Admiral; L). Chun laft. here on board a shallow draft cruiser to the West River to make an inspection of the water WAY!, we

PANAN OFFICIAL'S BLUNDER.. A sentence of alx months' detention is the

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bringing the boats into a multable position for their next engagement.

Time Chatter:-A "Toltable German steadies has been taken Up for a short term for câțila trador Considering the small carrying capa- city, 1.300, tout, the rate of $5,000 per month may be called a good on

Sall Tosnags Loading or to Load Brits,

not been formed in accordance with 150 pro-if-conring the East for the first time, opanad their / that there was not, a larger audience to ap. custody of the Namhoi- magistrate has been" Pearle.icides; 2,492 tons instirem basabeant

non-ex stent,

and

drama by the talented Company.

5th May ." RIVER COLLISIONES MANUAL This morning the C. M. S. N. Ca's steamer: kingtang, inward bound from Macao, collided with native craft fully faden with Brewood at the Dutch Folly. The latter vessel suffered considerable damage and a quantity of har cargo was lost,

ALIKIN COLLECTIONS, W

The collection of Likin duas is Canton dur. leg the first ten days of this moon, as reported by the Likin officials to the Viceroy, amounted to 34,450.3.3.0 tabis.

[From Our Special, Representativo,]

Macao, Ist May.

Chinese Telegraph Administration for com were not. vested with judicial powers good bouse The Prisoner of Zeada, drama were considered, as

Now ised from Anthony Hope's famous novel of the

The story of the persecution of the Christiansmitting an error in the translation of an official The public meeting, which was convened in Macar ail the shops, all the pawn some name Mr. Houry Dallas, an old favourite by Noro and his Romans is too well-known to telegraphic massage by patriotic appeal" issued by Dr. brokers, all the factories and all com with Hongkong audiences, made the play in need recapitulation here. Mr. Henry Dallas Luiz Nolasco, on the 2gib ult., to the land-mercial and industrial institutions were not his double role of King Rudolf and Rudolf appeared in the part of Marcus Superbes and it owners," merchioff, artisans, labourers and formed under the Commercial Code and were Rassandyll Mr. Dallas throughout his somet will suffice to say that in comic roles as in mora other labsbitants of the Colony," took place at

nist registered, therefore before a Court of what difficult part displayed great skill in austere impersonations, Mr. Dallas can with the Senate House this afternoon. There wero. Justice they were/cooldered co-cristant, handling his not too easy impersonations and equal ense compel the attention of the audience, over a hundred persons present, including and cannot establish their rights in any case fully demonstrated that he is as capable of Ar Titellious, Mr. Sydney Pease was superb. some twenty leading "Chinese merchants with at law. Now that anomaly has been in ex-producing roars of laughter from a mirth The part of Naro was entrusted into the bauds of considerable business connections in the City. Istence for the past ten years and if it provoked audience as to hold them spell-bound Mr. Alec Alves, who, throughout the piece, in Mr. Aratheon Selb, 1.5.0., the well-known be not removed and if it should by any by his Intensely dramatic acting. His vested his acting with a force and power which Registrar of the Supreme Court of Hongkong misadventure happen that some unfore impersonation of the inebriate potentats was in abuelats keeping with the character and Mr. A. V. Apcar, also of your Colony, were seen coatingency should overtake any com was clevan siroke, but Mr. Dallas was of the debauches Emperor. Mr. Harwood also present at the meeting as spectators. Atmercial firm by reason of the law, that fact alone unquestionably seen at his best at the end Robarts as Glabuo, and Mr. W. R. Riley 4 p.m. sharp Dr Luiz Nolasco, president of the should serve to drive away a large number of of Act IV. when the convincing earnestness as Philodemus, patricians of Rome, were Senate, announced the openin of proceedings. Chinese merchants to Heungchow. Mr with which he invested bis acting as gone distinctly good, while Mr. Edward Granby Dr Nolasco was voted, by acclamation, to the Nolasco also, touched upon the question of rally admired. The part of Princess Flavia was Licepues entered fally into the spirit of the chait, on the motion of Mr. Silva Mendes, the system obtaining in the Land Registry entrusted in the capable hands of Miss Lillian character The part of Mercia was taken by barrister-at-law,' Tha president appoloted Mr.. Office. He spoke of the difficulty in obtain Lloyd, who gave a faithful impersonation of her Miss Lillian Lloyd, who admirably sustained a Francisco Xavier da Silva as recretary to the ing the required permit for building opera-part. The villain of the piece was Mr., Alec. difdest 16le and received a handsome floral. Black Michael, caused a tribute during the evening. Miss Florance. almost natural. Mr. Edward Granby as Captain usual grace. Mrs. Henry Dallat and Mias Henixau was perfect, Miss Florence Dalton, Minnie Rayner as Berines and Dacia were the leading lady of the Company, was tragically both good, and the other parts were all well earnest as Antoinette de Maubam, and should filled. certainly win the good graces of future audi- ences. The other players did well in their respective parts and ably supported the prin Cipals:

meeting,

as

York and will shortly take the berth For autumn loading in same direction, British, bark, Adipro, 2,969 tone nat feg., and British barke Juleopolis, 365a, tone not reg, are also reported fixed.

·Sail Tounage› Desengaged:-Nodel Departure of Sallers-Hone

The chairman, in a brief speech,,said that. a. tions and for repairs to bouses, &c. pointing der in the auditorium" which was at times Dalton played the part of Poppsea with her $688,82; 4th day 3771:33; 5th day £639; 6th unchanged. More

the request of a number of gentlemen,, he convened the public mesting for the purpose of discussing matters of local interest which appeared, at the present time, to be in,n's ma what critical position. He asked those gene tlemen who desired to address the assembly to

submli thair namen. Whereupon the following gentlemen signified their wishes to deliver -speeches Mr. Pedro-Nolasco di Silve, Sr.;. Dr. Silva Mendes, Mr. Sia-tang, a Chinese merchant, and Me. Damião Rodrigues,

Mr. Antonio Joaquim Basto, having been in. vited to speak, began by stating that he would have fallen in with the idea of holding the meet ing, but he was doubtful of the concrete results which might arise therefrom. At these words the assembly manifested their disapproval of the speaker's viewṛ, whereupon Mr. Basto re- frained from "peaking «ny further,

Mr. Pedro Nolasco da Silva, Sr. was the next speaker. He spoke at considerable length in support of the reinlution printed below. We can caly give a very brief summary of the speaker's notable address which was listened to with much.

ou, in conclusión, thé urgent necessity that ex ated for remodelling the fecal administrative system. He added that the present Governor, H.E. Benhor Recadas, was cognizant of those defects but was powerlata to remedy them be- cause he was not invested with the necessary powers to that end. Therefore, the speaker proposed that the meeting ask by telegram the Government in Portugal to great to them plenary powers to carry into effect the immediate remodelling ofthe Public Service of that Colony The speaker pointed but the urgency of bring. ing to a finally the negotiations regarding the Macao-Canton Railway and also the expediency of randying the Luzo-Chinese Treaty of 1904, Having spoken at length on these questions of vital importance to the future prosperity of Macao, Mr. Nota co proceeded te expaliate on the Harbour Works by showing the grast urgency there was of no inmediate com mencemeat with, the dredging of the Harbour. Concluding a long speech, MP, Nolasco moved the following resolution

attention by the entire assembly. Mr Silva sald, unfortunately, Macao found itself situated in the throes of a most critical situation brought about by the unwonted aggressive altitude of the Chinare in Canton and in the district of Hengshan-an hostility which can be account.. ed for by no plänsib'e reason on the part of the sgitators. Inthe first place, he would remindthem that the Chinese were accorded the privilege of equal good treatment at Macao; they enj1y ed peace and secority of life and property; they enjoyed liberty of action in pursuance of their custom, and werą, untrammelled in their re ligious beliefs; there were none to importune, them; the Government afforded them adequate protection, and it was hot even hinted that the Chinese residents in Macan had complaioed of molestation on the part of the Fortuguese Governineni.. So far as the relations between ths Portuguese Government and the Chinese were concerned, they had been maintained on did & most cordial footing. The Portuguese. not force an entrance into Macao by violence at the point of the Favonet. They settled at „Macao because the Chinese cossenied to the seulement for the, convenience of trade: be-

It is resolved that the Chairman of this telegram to the Minister for the Colonies, public meeting undertake to forward a

praying for the following:-

The urgent arrival of the Delimitation Commissioner. z-The granting to the Governor of plenary powers for remodelling the local adminstra tion forthwith. 3-The concluding of the negotiations of

the Macao-Canton Railway. 4-Ratification of the Luza-Chinese Treaty

of 1904.

5-Immediate, commencement of the Har

bour Works.

Dr. Silva Mendes seconded the motion in a short address limiting himself to certain general remarks on the commercial advance ment that had been witnessed in the Far East since the popclusion of the Russo-Japanese War

The next speaker was the Chiness merchant Mr. Sio-Tong, who gave A during the past 30 years and traced the steady brief retrospect of the trade of Macao decline of the trade of the Colony. He conclud ed by saying that he agreed with the "moval of the resolution as to the necessity of making quate representations to the Government the resolution. in Ponugal and generally with the objects of

Mr. Sio-Tong's speech which was delivered d'Assumpcio in Chinese was interpreted by Mr. C. A, Rocha

..

Mr. Damiao Rodrigues then addressed the meeting he pointed out that public assemblies in Fortugal had not been productive of any results and the same would happen to that of Macao (Voices: "Out, Out"); there fare, he submitted an amendment not

to forward the telegram mentioned in the original motion (Voices: Out, Out; not op proved, hot approved.")

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TRE- IMPERIAL FUNERAL,

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"TRILBY."

3rd.inst.

M..

At

SHARE MARKET, Mesure. Brich Georg; &. Co," writ

write. In their Weekly Share List of the 1st fast, an followSI

A very fair investment business' hua boed ind progress during the week under review, and several stocks have Improved in valus, the market closing firm for minst:seduritia);

The RAILWAY RECEIPTS.

sterling, demand rate of exchange on London The amount of the daily collection in fares has gone up to 11.9ld, while rates on Shang

hai and vice versa ars unchanged. Dar silver second intercalary moca was al folowai theo London is quoted as 71,6d, and, Console

as Rates of discount in 1st day $825.01), and day $87277; 3rd day day 5835.247th day $1,056.64 Bin day. sold at $940 to $900, closing, gujeter, however,

Bank Shares-Hongkong and Shangha $859.53; 915 day $870.75; 10th day 383003 with shares offering at $950. The London rain rith day, 5953-79 fail day 51,008.80; 13this Leg 10, od Nationals to unchanged day $873.85 14th day $873 40 15th day 5810.03; 16th day $393.33 17th day St,228,81 18th day-1818.24; 19th day $756.42; 20th day $561.45; 21st day $716.94; 22nd day$1,056.59') 23rd day $594.21; 14th day: $845.41:25th day $843.09: 26th day 5586.02; 27th day Su76.15 1 331h day 5713.72; 29th day $932.47% * The zotal amquet, was $14,199.03, being searly $10,000 more as compared with the amount collected by the Canton Hankow Railway during the same period..

GAMBLING SUPPRESSION..“

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CANTON DAY BY DAY.

"A COWARDLY MURDER [From Our Own Correspondent.] Another well-filled hours witnessed the

Canton, 30th April. second production of the Bandmaso Dramaile

[On the 24th instant, Au Yuen, a desler in Company since their appearance in the Co-Japanese marine products in Chan Taun, wax lony. The piece staged on Saturday night shot to death by ad unknown. person." was "Trilby, founded on George du Maurier's about to p.m. in the night of that day, the. well-known novel. Hongkong audiences, in unfortunate man was roused by a knocking at

The Canton officials have on several common with other people, always appreciate his door. Au Yuen went to answer the call, legitimate drama and this fact was amply testi-

occasions contemplated the doing away with but on opening the dear he received a bullethe evil of gambling in the province of Kwang, fied to by the wastiated applause which from a revolver' without any warning. The tung, but they have failed to devise means for greeted the efforts of those taking part.”

strange murderer than quickly vanished. It has now been ascertained that the murdered of the revenga derived from the different raising money sufficient to make good the loss The plot of the piece in brief centres round an artist's model (Trilby) whose forebears man bad been dealing in Japanese marine progambling monopolies, It is now leator that boasted of dubious character, which fact is duce thereby violating the boycott regulations. the products of the Sai Sha islands are very the marriage of Trilby with Little Billes in the fortune. It is generally believed that he met responsible for a formidable barrier to present to this way it is reported that he bad made a

rich and are of various descriptions. The person of Mrs. Bagot, Billee's mother, a pious his death at the hands of and of the 'Anti-phospherine, and, if developed, a large sum of islands are said to be particularly rich in little creature, who receives a ride shock to Japanese propagandists,

money can be expected annually therefrom, discover that her prospective daughter-in-law

· ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN,

with which no doubt the officials will be en poses to the artist for everything." The cir cumstances are, further complicated by the

The new Canton Tattar General Trang Chi abled to carry out the idea of abolishing the hypnotic influence over Trilby of an indigent forcement of the anti-oplum regulations, and therefore, given instructions to the Board of has directed his earnest attention to the en- gambling' monopolies Viceroy Chang has, musician named Svengali, whose mind is

has now discovered that eight of his subor. Reorganisation and the Kwan Mù Chu: toʻ intoxicated with future fame, who effectually dinares are still addicted to the habit of opium appropriate a certain sum of money from the upsets a cleverly-formed plan for Billes's clope-smoking. The Tartar-General has allowed official funds with which to develop the Sai meat with Trilby at the eleventh hour, Trilby them a period of ten days in which to get rid Sha islands. Tautais Wong and Li have now, eventually marries Svengali, and the latter's of their habit. Should they fail to comply with the matter is head. become a musician of kings realized. He clous will be made in the proper quarter for dream to make her a great singor and himself the order at the end of that period, representa.

6th May. Trilby's soul is not with Svengali and she their discharge." beaks away from him, once more to be loved by Billec. In the end, however, Trilby unex pectedly comes across a photograph of Sven- kafl, which proves too much. for her and sha falls down dead.

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3rd May, NEWLY-DISCOVERED ISLANDS TO DE

DEVELOPED. I

It is not until recently, when the Fratas Is. lands are alleged to have been occupied by the contemplating the protection and ownership of Japanese, that the Chinese officials have been other islands situated off the coast of China. A short time ago, the Vicorny deputed Commodore Wong Yan Tong to proceed to the Sai Sha

islands, which are silgated in the Ling Shui dit- tri, Ngai Chow, in the vicinity of the proposed naval base of Yu Lin, with a view to ascertaining the nature of the place. The Commodore returned with a photograph of the group at d reported to the Viceroy that Sal Sha consists of fifteen small islands, baving 4 position suitable for a commercial port. The descriptions, H.E. the Viceroy is now of the place is said to be rich in products of various

opinion to develop the group and has therefore gives instructions to Taotaí Wong Fing Yan and Taotai Li Chit Sup to make an inspection of these islands and take measures to develop them in order that the territory may not be left desolate and lost in to foreign bands,

THE CRUSADE AGAINST ‘OPIUM,

that, some opium dens are still open at The Namhoi Magistrale has been informed

Kow Kong. A waiyuan was at once sent to the place to seal up the premises without pre- vious warding.

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BRITISH ADMIRAL IN CANTONS Among the passengers who arrived here on the morning of the 1st instant by the steamer Kinikan was Admiral Hewoft from Hongkong.

MORE BLACKMAILING LETTERS. . The Freach firm of Mossra, Varenne & Co. of Shameen have received a number of blackmail ing, letters bearing the sigantures of certain persons who are said to be robbers and whose identity is not known, in which a large sum of been forwarded to the Viceroy through the money is demanded. The original letter has French Consul for his information, with the re quest that the culprita conceroed be hunted- down. Of late blackmailing letters have often bican received by foreign firms on the Shameed, but no far the threata contained in them have money, as demanded, was forthcoming. It is not beca carried out, in spite of the fact that no

now generally surmised that such letters may not really be delivered by robbars but by some interested parties who are anxious to capro trouble. The people are of the opinion that no attaption should he paid to these letters at all,

Marine Insurance Shares. Unions have, bean done at hardening rates, the last sale affected being at $810, at which figure the mar ket closes strong. Chins Traders and Yang, tazes are unchanged. Cantons sold and bayo buyers at $1874, North Chinas have,inquitlen, at Tls 102, ex the interim dividend of 76, 64. at exchange of as. 3.13/166.Tis, 3.23.59 per. share, paid to-day.

Fire Insurance Shares.—Hongkongs sold at $315, and bave buyers now at $3371.. Chinas hare improved to buyers at $106.

·Shipping Shares—Hongkong, Canton” and, but only few shares changed hands at $30, Macao Steamboats have been in good demand.. holders sticking out for higher rates. Indo Chinas bave improved further, and at time of writing, shares are wanted at $ão (prof, and def, combined), Shanghai quoting buyert át Tis: 60, and the Londod rates being £4. 309, odi. for preference and fa, jos, od, for deferred shares,s China and Manilas, are obtainable at 512, and Douglases at $36. Old Star' Ferries sold and have” bayan at $25, while the new" inste is anglected at $15. Sbali Transports have advanced to buyers at 586. 6d. for bearer shares). Unios Waterboats are wanted at $10. scrip, Loadon quoting 582 sellers (zama

Refineries are neglected, with sellers at $137 for Chinas, and S16 for Luzons.

Mining Shares-Charbonnages creunchasg" ed, Raubs have sellers at 58 ; a telegram from the mine reports a crushing of 5,706 Lour' ore, "yielding 1,034 avucer of smelled gold. The Hongkong Telegraph of 29th ultimo, prints tha mining manager's report for the four weeks eaded ayth March, 1999, Chinese Eoglasering and Mining Company's shares have, buyers at Tis. 173 ex the int, dividend'of'rs. 6d. per share". paid to-day,

and Whampoa Docks have been on offer the Docks, Wharves; Godowas, &c-Hongkong whole week at $79, without attracting atton tion. Geo Foswicks,, as well as New Amoy Docks, are unchanged. Shanghai Docks have improved considerably, the closing rate being buyers at Tis. 87. Hongkang and Kawisan Wharves have advanced to' buyers at $55, after" talas balween 552 and $55. Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves have sellers in the north Tis. 157.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong. shates seem to be available at present. Kew Lends have advanced to buyers at $99, but un

loon Lands are steady at $10, and West Points SEIZURE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION,

ars firm at $44. Hongkong Hotels are quoted Yesterday, forty rifles and a few rounds of am-385.com new lasus buyers, which is the equi munition were seized in the Ho Ching market-

valent of S・ 1° for old ex now issus, and 243)- place, in Shun Tak district by the local officials for the new issue alone (515 paid up). Hump- from a robbers' den. The ammunition has hroys' Estates sold and have buyers at 59. been brought to Canton and banded to the Shanghai Lands have been sent to the sorth Brigadier-General of Kwangchow.

At Thi, 117) and Tix, £18, closing with auflers": at Tis, 118,

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WEST RIVER PATROL 'Admiral Li Chun, who left for the West River Cotton Mills,Shanghai quotations are: on the and instant on board a shallow-draft || Ewos Tis. 127, Internationals Tia 94, L100 cruiser to make au finspection of the waterways, | Kung Mows Tls. Ha, and Sosychees Tis: 495, returned to Canton yesterday...........

Hongkong Cottops sold at 58).

COMMERCIAL.

FREIGHT MARKET. Messrs. Lamke and Rogge writs in- their fortnightly circular of the est inst. :-

ANNUAL CRIMINAL SKESIONS. The Annual Criminal-Sessions-will be beld on the 18th day of this moon, when H.E. Changing the period since clapsed, quite a number of Jen chun will personally praside at the Court to.iry's number of prisoners.

OFFICIAL AMENITIES,

H.E. Viceroy Chang received the Japanese Consul at Canton this morning at 10a.m.

4th May.

A DRASTIC STEP.

Sandry Manufacturing Companies-Hong: kong Electrics have büyers at S18) ex the dividend of $1.aŭ per share, paid on adin ultimo, Dairy Farms 10fd in a small way at $171, but. shares are on offer now at $17. Green Island Cement shares fetched $850 and $8.99, closing with sellers at lattor figure, Ices have been done at $150. Other stocks under this heading Last circular bore date the 16th ult, and dur are onchanged and without any reported sales, Miscellaneous.—China-Boracós, after further charters were concluded. At will be seen from sales at $11.30 to 5114, are wanted'at, $iz). list overleaf, business in the South has beco China Providepts bawo sales and sellers at $7. raiberlifeless, but Northern trade han quite mada Langkats have advanced in the north to T. up for the deficiency and, judging from present 1,070, Watsons sold and are offering at $9. In 'appearances, · chariefing in that quarter will other stacks under this heading no transactions" continue unabated for some time yat. Is con-have been made public, and there is no charge": sequence of tonnage getting scarcer and In rates to report. scarcer, rates of freight from Yangtze ports and Newchwang southwarda have, as anticipated, further improved.. At the present moment those raten are already 30% better than those ruling at the beginning of last month, and a further advance seems reasonably certain.

Saigon to Hongkong-in consequence of the local rice market becoming very sluggish, charterers lowered the rate again to 14 cents, The majority of the Sve vessels,' mentioned in'

and accepted the soremunerative freight justas list of settlements, happened to be in posillag: a means of shifting North, where they are to take up epgagements,

Miss Florence Dallas in the title-ible played with an earnestness which won the sympathies her part to perfection and invested her acting of the audience. Mr. Bydney Pease in his diffi- cult impersonation of Svengali undoubtedly tween Chinese and Portu, sese; there they rear

had the brunt of the work, particularly at the ed their families and there were to be found their

close of Act 111., which required, as it did, an descendants; they fortified the city by construct

enormous expenditure of vital power. A better *ing defensive waits and folitesses and, when in

man could not have been chosen to fill the 1612, the Dutch, invaded Mecen

difficult role. Mr. Henty Dallas as the Laird, was, the Portugurie who defended the City as their

wat A perfect Scotch broth of a boy, ‚own homą, and not the Chinese. After three

while Mts, Dallas as Madame Vinard played renturies bi

peaceful occupation the Chinese

with a charm and grace which was delightful, Government is Paking confirmed by Treaty.the

Mr. W. H. Riley as "Taffy" appeared in a occupation and government of Macao by

Alves. made a sympathetic Billee. Mr. Edward part which suited, bim perfectly, Mr. Alec. Portugal, and from the date of that Treaty, in 1887, there has never been either any protest

Granby's Zou-Zoo was distinctly clever. Mr. or despatch from the Viceroy of Canton against

interpreted his part. Mr. R. H. Stephenson is Harwood Roberts as the dashing Dodor ably Portugal for having encroached upon or annex

his dual role of Gecko and the Rev. Thomis ed any territory, inarumch as in reality there had never been any hostile invasion. Never.

Bagol was a Gas study, particularly in the theless, there has arisen at the present time aing by the Chairman, it was declared lost, and wifed Mrs. Sagot gave a faithful interpretation

On the amendment being put to the meets

former part. Miss Mionis Rayner as the dig?" private Chinese society which has formulated the original motion was carried with applause of the dear old clergyman's wife, while of the allegations against the Portuguese of having The Chairman, stated that he would proceed other ladies, Miss L. Humphries, Miss Edna, annexed Chinese territory, and waged a com- to despatch the telegram in accordance with the paign, of defamatory accusations by stating resolution adopted by the masting, which bo

Earle and Miss Flo Hamilton were all good. that, among other things, the Portuguese had then declared closed..

4th fast. thrown open a lepara asylum and set at The usual votes of thanks having been pastion of dramatic pieces "The Bells" and liberty one hundred lepers

Who that has ever seen the famous combina who were now roaming about the villages in little bands the assembly dispersed."

"Waterloo" can ever dissociate them from the spreading the loathsome disease among the neighbouring villages, causing constation

memory of Sir Henry Irving? It was to thedo plays that he made his reputation; it was and panic is the village. That and citual- icious charkes, Mr. Niso declared todo ut

CEREMONY TO BE OBSERVED.

through their agency that he captured London terly untrue. For thesidity there must be,

and the provinces; and up to the time of his According to Chinese reports, it has been death he never failed to revert to these mas in the opinion of the speaker, some sinister arranged by ibe Waipu that the ceremony terful, poignant and thrilling pieces when others motive which was not easily discernible, but to be observed by the foreign. Ambasadors failed to attract. Last night the Bandmann which was bound to disclose itself some day and Ebyoys in attending the funeral of Em. Nevertheless, the situation, thus created was peror Teh Tsung on May I will be as follows:- these difficult plays, and they succeeded beyond Dramatic Company essayed an exposition of disagreeable and, therefore, he proposed that The Foreign Envoys. will wait at the Ching praise. Everybody who can be classed under a telegram he despatched to the, Govern, Stan, outside the East Gate, and when the ment in Lisbon orging, that the Portuguese Imperial Cortège passes, they will make a of "The Bells" so that we deem it unnecess the general term of playgoer knows the plot Commission for the delimitation of the bound. respectful bow, after which they will form is a. ary to enter into the wory. The leading part ary of the, Colony be despatched forthwith fine and walk after the procession. It has also In order to settle that pending question with been arranged that the ladies of the Legations ception of Mathias, the self-convicted murderer, was taken by Mr. Sydney Pease, whose con- the atmost urgency.

will wait to pay their respects to the late Em-was as fine a bit of acting as we have seen on The next subject with which the speakerperor's remains inside the Ti An Gate. Other the stage of Hongkong. In the minor parts dealt to the meeting was that which had refer- foreign officials and, mourners are allowed to ence to the founding ofthe city of Heusgchow pay respects to the Imperial conèze on the

Mr. Pease-was-admirably supported and that He assured his listeners at the ngiset that the Si Pai Lou street, where special tents hars

the audience was impressed may be judged Chinese organ which published the statement been put up for the occasion, and due atten-

from the fact that at the close one could hear. that ibo Portuguese were considerably exertion will be given by the police to those who

An audible sigh of relief when the tragedy had culminated in the death of Malkias so great cised in their minds by the opening of the port may allend! It has been decided that the of Beungchow, was entirely wrong, alece there teachers and students of the Imperial Nobles,

was the tension caused by the impersonation. Mr. Yosn Trung Yang, in the employ of the was so indignation among the Portuguese. It School will turn out in a body to attend this again Mr. Pease proved his ability as an ex-ant Engineer, has now resigned from bis posi

"Waterloo was the cu cain-raiser and here Canton-Hankow Railway Company as Assist. was true that the Press had described Haung. funeral; chow as a rivalsa Mačan. But the.

ponent of dramatic art. The audience was not tion owing to the differences among the mem-. might redound to the benefit of Macao, serving, On Sunday morning, the zih, ult, at 10 o'clock, many will regret when they learn the facts from pany. At present there are no Chinese

large, but it was intensely appreciative and bars of the Board of Directors of the Com as it might do, as a stimulating factor, to arousa fire broke out in the collon mixing department those who were present last night that they did engineer in the Company's employ, with the the inhabitants as well as the puthorities of at the mill of the Tokai Spinning Company in.

not attend. Tonight the Company give "The exception of Tactal Kwong; the Enginear-in-no tonnage Maceo from the apathy nod lethargy loto which| Nogeya. Work was going on at the mill at the

Worst. Woman in London."

Chiak they had lapsed;" That public meeting, there- time. The flames immediately spread to the fore, was not intended as a hostile demonstra raw cotton and oil which were in the building, "THE WORST WOMAN IN LONDON.".. tion against Heungchow, but rather as a ware and the engine room, two" spioning rooms, a

.. 5th inst. ing pole to the officials of Macao to seriously die ing room; and someʻadjoining" buildings There was a somewhat better attendance devote their attention to that Colony if were swept away. The flames raged for over than the previous night at the Theatre Royal they

desire that should three hours, and several of the operatives were last evening when that er Melville's sent pass away from inanitigs as a result of the injured. The damage is estimated at Y120,000 Company staged Walfer so212- Authorities' neglect. Continuing, the speaker | It is listed that the buildings were insured for tional play The Worst stated that be had read a brochure on the origin Y3,000 with the Osaka Fire Office and for London That those who saw the drama.

Woman in of Heungcbow in which were set out the ex. Yooo with the Kiodo Fire Offic, this being last night appreciated its artistic interpres pectations of the promoters of ibe, scheme; in | áll the insurance carried,

tation by the Company goes without saying, fact, he found much in the pamphlet wordby-of commendation as regards what were the ioten I will be remembered that at the fast annual plause which greeted the artists was proof of a for, during the evening, the spontaneous ap tions of the founders of the city of Henogchow. meeting of the F. & O. Company, Sir Thomas clever work cleverly acted. The piece, as the Therefore, Macao, like any individual or any Sutherland, Chairman of the Board of Direc title clearly suggests, conceros the doings of a corporation, had the right to work for stors, made a reference to the possibly of the bold adventuress, and contains striking situa perservation and by virtue of the exercise of important development of the frozen trade in ibat tight they were met that day for the pur-park from Chinato Europe. In some quarters attention of the most phlegmatic play

tions which are capable of absorbing the pose of discussing subjects of local interest. Bir Thomas's remarks were greeted with amuse goer. The piece has all the characteristics of The speaker proceeded to show the urgent ment, but according to the Heukow cor- melodrama, and exercises the emotional facut Decessity there was of recasting the admini respondent of the Peking and Tientsin Timer,ties to a remarkable degree. Min Florence strative system of Macas and in support the trade is already being carried on. On Dalton, who was' the original lu the piece, sp of bis assertion quoted various facts. Among the th ultime there was in Hankow 8,000 pasted la the character of Frances Vere others, he said that tho had been in toos of frozen pig waiting shipment. Blue and from the commencement. of her part Macaue privare chamber for the Chinese which Funnel steamers will take this cargo to Liver till the fall of the curtain, she engrossed was styled the Department for Chinese Affaire pool. A huge trade is about to begin, con, the attention of the audience by her where, is spite of the fact that the Magistrate tinues, the correspondent referred to. A reacting As Jack Falton, Mr. Henry Dallas might be a barrister-at-law, and justice of an frigerating company has been started, and is was again the soul of the piece so far as the administrative character according to the prisnow bandling dot only pig, but pheasants, duck, male portion of the cast is concomed. Miss ciples of Portuguese Jurisprudence, neverthes teat, geese, grouse, etc, Hankow is esgerly Minnie Rayner look the part of Matilda Parker loan as the system was admicistrative, Justice looking forward to the fature when this comp: the old servant, and her acting showed thạt nho was appropriate to the requirements of the Cowary gets working be foll steam, and there is thoroughly appreciated har part, The other Tony because it was obtained without delay, the every indication of the assured prosperity and players acted in their usmat fidiibed style, and COLL WES Rot szorbitant and it was within the future greatasss of this happily-altaated tow materially added to the quocess of the place,

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Twenty-ona opium-smoking establishments at Sha Tow, in the Namboi district, bave been suddenly sealed up without waming by order of tho Namhoi magistrate and the keepers of the premises brought to Canton to be dealt with. They have now been sentenced to be exposed in the stocks for ten days, jon

CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY'S AFFAIRS...

* Excepting a small steamer to Singapore on basis of about 121 coats, Saigon has absorbed

directione alber

From Bangkok reports are to hand, that the rale war between the North German Lloyd and the new concern has commenced, the former company now booking cargo at 15/31 cents as against 18/15 cents formerly.

for Canton, the last one being on basta of sa Nowchwang has bad several further fixtures

record since 1904 cents per picul This rate is the highest on

THE DOUNDARIES OF MACAO, In connection with the Macap delimitation question, H. E. Viceroy Chang Jon Chun has that H. E. Ko Ya Him bas been appointed by of May, this definite can be and yet as now issued a proclamation informing the public

The Jaya, sugar season will stert at the and the Imperial Government Special Comparisons to the out-tard of the new crop. It is, anyha, to conduct negotiations with the Portuguese expected that this year will see a better trade The Commissioner has now arrived at Casios. Government on the Macao-boundary question. from Java sugar and able to pay higher prices pending the arrival of the Portuguese Commis for same than importers on this coast, lover, the negotiations will be proceeded with ly interested in the matter and it is gen without delay. The Canton gentry are great erally hoped that the question will be amicably settled. It is now learnt that the residents of Macão have also recently held will do everything possible fa co-operation with meetings in this connection, who, it is believed, the Goramissioner of the two nations to bring the matter to a satisfactory conclusion. It is therefore urged that the people remain quiet during the progress of the negotiations. They for the result, and not create any disturbances foaling, incite the public

·OFFICIAL ·AMENITIES;"

W

H. Viceroy Chang will receive the Ameri Can Consol at Canton to-morrow at 11 am.

ENCOREA DELIBERATIVE COUNCIL

struction of the building for the proposed Caps Yesterday, work was commenced foribe con- ton: Deliberative Council, outside the Earl Gate, close to the mist

Da.

"TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE) :--

Saling London-Bank T.T), Shaman, osasina? 9-17/19.

Do.

demand... 4 mozibe' sight wo Frince-Bank TATARS *** America-Bank T.. Germany Bank T.T. „

Shangbai Bank TAT Dadamanda

Slogapore Bank TT. per H.K. $100 *apan Bank TT ASH Java-Bank T.Te müüinimummi

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months' right LG,

months aight L/O

30 days' sight San Francisco & New 4 months sight 30 days sight Sydney & Melbourna 4 months' sight France............ 4*

mantha' sight Germany

Bar Silver

Bank of England rate ........

Sateralga RUTE SOPLADINE

OPIUM, QUOTATIONS," Today's quotations are as follows:

Old Mawa'Naw'

Older. Oldest

for tonnage, that the number of liners is quite Waku to Canton There is still such rush

tinually inquired for, Several boats have been insufficient, and outside tonnage is being con fixed during the forialght at very docent rates, are a fixture each, and more tonnage can be Wubu to Swatow and Hankow to Swatow also

$210 is now being offered, but even at this placed by m

Coal Freights: From Moji to Hongkong. enhanced figure: charterers, find it Impossible Panian (Paper)

Patoa Now

· Old Dramati Benares New

to scars tonnage, Mojito Singapore rate o 53.70 with no steamers obtainable. Of Southern walked into a house the other stands at $3,00 and Wakamalan to Canton at CHUNG (Pulj coal charters the following are reported; protesce of calling: on 4. Patolaut to Singapore at $225, Bebattĺk to there The thief waliad St.75 and Hongay to Cesion at $1657. All of ¿/Tha ohing out, much to h Hongkong at 52,10., Labuan to Hongkong at cost worth Sto, and th the latter freights are koything, bot Brilliant Waddenday awar bat ompara acompted them for the sake of "wonen, hard labour and

Per chest

11020