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Telegrams.

'HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

SERVICE,

HË, KAO ËRH CHIEN.

GRAND COUNCIL'S INSTRUCTIONS.

[By courtesy of the Sheung Po"],

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18.

Japanese Minister sent a communication to the Waiwopu charging Cbiția with procrastination | · ‚and declating that Japan would forthwith com. mence the work without Chinese co-operation.

7KRRIBLE OCEAN TRAGEDY.

NORWEGIAN BARQUE "ERROL" WRECKED.

SHOCKING, STORY OF SUFFERING:

The Norwegian barque Arról, bound from Chambate, on the west coast of South America, to Newcastle, N. S. W., has been wracked on the Middleton Reef, and 17 lives were lost.

The victims included Captain Andronson, his wife, and four-children, the first and second officem, and all the crow except ůvo.

On receipt of this communication the Wai- wupu forwarded to the Japanese Minister in Peking a reply the gist of which was that as the improvements were, being made in the interesis of trade and commerce no necessity existed for the extension of the railway zone, but China would not raise day objection it Japan wished to change the gauge and effect other improvements of an engineering char acter, the reply further emphasizes at the creat of the gauge being changed it must be line, aud that no other changes must be made made the same as that of the Peking-Mukden

Macao Delimitation Commissioner,than those entailed by the necessities of en- were in a terrible plight, 65 will be seen from

Peking, 17th August, Upon his appointment to the Wai- wupu, H.E. Kao Erh Ch'ion, the

wired to Peking for an audience with the Prince Regent.

earing. This stipulation has particular ro.

The news of the torrible disaster was brought to Bydney this morning, reports the Evening News of 14th ult, by the Union Company's also the five survivors. These unfortunates Island mail steamer Toft the vessel bringing

the story told an Evening News reporter ca

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THE DIRECTOR. Hongkong, 18th August, 1900,

NAVY CONTRACT,

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from the 1st September, 1909, to H.M. Naval TENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY of UPHOLSTERY WORK for one year Yard, Hongkong,

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Forms of Tender can be obtained on appli. ference to the suggested possibilities of a gen-board the Tefun

cation to the NAVAL STORE OFFICER, H.M.. eral change of route. The reply also stated It appears that the Errol, a vessel well found Naval Yard, and should be returned not later The Grand Council replied to the g of railways in Manchuria would he per- from South America on April, and experi-will be required when applying for tender

that no extension of military control or patrol in every way, began the voyage to Newcastle than Noon the 23rd August, 1999.

A Deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100) effect that there was no necessity for mitted and that the Chinese Government would enced very good weather. Nothing occurred forms. This will be returned if the tender bs His Excellency to proceed to Peking to police for guarding the line. It con- during the early part of the voyage to mar the declined:

cluded by repudiating any responsibility for passage, and the caplain was in hopes of auriving and directed him to concentrate his past delay,

at Newcastle at the beginning of Juno, How. We would point out to Your Excellancies ever, head winds were experienced and the energics in the matter of the delimi- that the Japanese Government returned nega-vessel was delayed when in the vicinity of Lord tation of the boundaries of Macaotiations subsequent to the expiry of the time Howe Island. and to retain a firmi attitude in regard thereto.

CHANG CHIHI UNG,

«GRANI) COUNCILLOR STILL. INDISPOSED.

· [By courtesy of the "Sheung Pa"]

Peking, 17th August..

stipulated in the Treaty for the commence.

It was fated that the ship was never to reach ment of the work, hut although this was the her destination. On June 18, at midnight, she case, we, with a view to arriving at an amicable crashed broadside on to Middleton Reef, about statement of the differences existing between 99 miles away from Lord Howe Island, and re Japan and ourselves, did not refose the request.mained fast. There was great excitement, for" Now, however, Japan, relying upon her superpo ose had thought of any danger, and it ior strengib, suddenly takes action regardless was supposed that the ship waY

All hands of the terms of the Treaty and seeks to lay the away from the spot. blame for the delay upon Chion..

called, and steps were taken to back the ship off, but all efforts failed. In the course of a few hours she broke her back and the seaS washed over her and into the holds. The wied at the time was maderate, from the north-west.

We are sure that under the pretext of de- velopment of communications and commerce the Japanes: Government desires to build this railway almost entirely for military purposes. It will also be remembered that the Japan- The Prince Regent has directedse, in spits of treaty obligations, have made Prince Ching to call on Grand many other encroachment upon the rights and Councillor Chang Chih-tung and fo view of the situation set up by the matters inquire after His Excellency's health treated of in the foregoing, and particularly egarding the extension of Japanese military and also to ascertain when he will control in Manchuria, we have been compelled be able to resume duties as His Imo Lay particular emphasis on the question of

perial Highness is desirous of con- sulting him on the questions of the Antung-Mukden Railway and of the Tungkuanshan Mining Concession.

ARMS FACTORY.

PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT.

"[By courtesy of the" Sheung Po"]

Peking, 17th August, The Ministry of War has asked for an appropriation of eight million taols to enlarge the arms factory.

ANTUNG:MUKDEN RAILWAY

RUMOURED APPOINTMENT OF

COMMISSIONERS.

[By courtesy of the “ Sheung Po."}

Peking, 17th August, It is rumoured that the Grand Council hue agreed to Japan con- structing the Antung-Mukden Rail-

way.

Both Japan and China havo "pointed Special Commissioners to

discuss the differences at issue.

liberties of China.

military protection of the railway and the com

delay at the door of China.

China still hopes for an amicable settlement within the terms of the Treaty, and in making this announcement to the Powers desires simply to set forth the facts in their true light, leaving the world to judge to whom the blame attaches. National Review (Shanghai)

miles

were

but a fairly big sea was running, so that the ship had very little chance.

The lowest of any Tender will not necessarily be accepted, and the right is ressived of accept- ing any portion of a tenders

· H. RISSLAND,

Naval Store Officer, Hangbong, 18th August, 1909.

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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB CONCERT.

PROGRAMME.

"HE_following is the Programino of a There be held on the Kowloon

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Cricket Club Ground on SATURDAY, the 11st inst., commencing at 9 P.M.

PART 1.

1. Overture...... "Tannhauser"

Band of "The Buffs"- 1. Tenor Solo..." Life the Organist ".

Revd. A. P. Crofton.

3. Soprano Sofo......" Awake"

Mrs. J., W. Kew..

4. Baritone Sold... "The Bandolero

Mr. W. S. Hone.

Miss Parkes.

.Wagner

Gray

Leslie Stuart

Lebar

6. Humerous Duet... Selected.....

..Selection. Cavalleria Rusticana.Mascagni

Messrs. Worcester & Carrol.

The moon was not bright, and the shịp pounded heavily on to the reel. Each sea; Soprano Solo..."Vilia" seemed to increase the breach, and give more play to the heavy water as it surged high and. through. The store room did not remain long intact, and by morning it was obliced that the ship's supplies were being washed out of reach. It was a terible situation. Captain Andreason gave orders to have a rat con-

station of the police force. If Japan had constructed, so that a party m'g it be dispatched ceded thete points this matter would have been seuled long ago, and she would have been under to the wreck. of the Ammasong, appiker vic no necessity to attempt to lay the blame for any

tim of the Middleton Reef. The fast-named was about eight miles away, and it was thought that some stores might still 'remain. The ship'a inrpenter, toge.her with the master and the two offices, set about making the raft, but the carpenter was soon left alone. A heavy ses carried the three executive away, and they were drowned. The captain's wife and children witnessed the diappentance of the men,, and the scene was indescribable. The distracted wife and family so, suddenly bereaved wrung their hands widly, and piercing shrieks of anguish rose above the roar of the sea as it crashed with unbroken regularity over the ship.

·FRACAS ON A STEAMER.

CHINESE CARGO COULIES ATTACK THE”

PASSENGERS

The carpenter called for assistance from the crew, and the work of constructing the raft was continued.

In two days this was completed, and a party of five sei out for the mass. They had not proceeded any distance when one man jumped overboard, and was not seen any more. The other four continued on their way, and reached the wreck.

PART 2.

1. Nautical Selection Desat wave"

A life on the

Band of the "Buffs."

2. Soprano Sole..." Baccio" .........Arditi Mrs. Belilias.

"A Night 3. Vocal Duett "A Ninica" Lucandon!

Humorous Song...Selected.........

Mrs. J. W. Kew and Mr. E. B. Ayris..

Mr. Worcester, Selection..." A Waltz Dream".. Hongkong, 18th August, 1909.

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"DEVANHA," Captain E. Powell, will Isava for S JANGHAI TO-MORROW, ihe 19th August, 1909, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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Hongkong, 18th August, rgog.

Intimations.

THE

DAIRY FARM Co., LIMITED.

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FROM, EUROPE.

THE H, A. L. Steamship.

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"O. FERD. LÄEISZ," Captain Wagner, having arrived, Con signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and their risk in the hazardous and/or extra Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Limited, whence delivery may be obtained against Bills-of-Lading countersigned by the Undersigned.

Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice to the contrary be given before TO- DAY.

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RABBITS

75 cents each

HARES

$1.50 each.

Hongkong, 17th July, 1903. „

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which PILSENER date they cannot be recognised.

No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda have left the Godowns, and all Goods remais. ing undelivered after the asth inst, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 24th inst,, at 3, P.M.

B.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

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NOTICE TO OONSIGNEES. “ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London'ex 5. Charinte, and from Bordeaux ex Verbeckmors, in connection with above Steamer are hereby lnformed that their Goods, with the exception of Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk Into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Go., Limited, at Kowloon, whence LIGHT AND delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless Intimation is received from the Consigness before to P.M., TO-DAY, requesting it to be landed here.

Hills of Lading will be countersigned by the after WEDNESDAY, the 25th August, at Undersigned Goods remaining unclaimed Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges. -

this time there was a new wreck, and investiga tion was necessary, Captain, Holford long before had observed, through his powerful glasses that the Ainsanoma spar had been al

All claims must be sent in to me on or before lered and some dark object was observed in the 25th August, orthaywillfoot be recognised. the bow of the wreck-That-wasëufficient,-and-All damaged packages will be examined on the Tojwa was steamed to within two miles, of WEDNESDAY, the 5th August, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been affected. the reef, where she was stopped and a boat was lowered. The rescue party camo'acçois a punt

P, DE CHAMPMORIN, Agent, near, the gid wreck, and on this were

Hongkong, 17th August, 1009. five men. It seemed that Lawrence had been taken off the Errol by his comrades, and the live were now helpless on a punt. The Town's boat was towed up alongside, and the castaways lifted off the punt into the ship's boat. Then they ratuned-to the big steamer, leaving the distress signals still flying from the yard of the Annabona.

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1. There was a serious affray on the N. D. L.t steamer Loo Srl at 9.30a.m., yesterday, reports She Straits Times of 13th! inst), when the -cargo coolies went ab raid after the steamer bad djop- ped her auchoir in the roads. She had brought ver three hundred passengers from Swatow and was just out of quarantine. The cargo coolies. were very anxious to start work and found themselves much impeded by the pas sengers who were adt in a very great burry to go

There was no food found on board, but a

When the ship's boat ranged alongside the ashore, and also by their luggage, which littered bountiful supply of water was discovered in an gongway, which, had been lowered from the the deck. It was.an easy step from harsh words old tank. This was fortunate, and for several Tafue, the large crowd of passengers cheered 10 blows, and song the cargo coolies were at days this party subsisted on shellfish and water. lustily, three times three," said one of the tacking the passengers right and left. One pas. In the meantime, one of the men had gone aloft compray this morning. But the five could. noi The dally issue is delivered free when the senger, bamed, Lee On Tow, who was on the end altered the position of one of the spars of respond, one of the number, a South Shields lower deck, had a jar thrown, on him from the Ausasond, and on this were made fast some mau, pamed Palmer, tried to lift his arm, but above, with the result that his skull was tracold-bags, which were intended-to-scive-as-a-be could not do so, but murmured. "Thank tated. Police was summoned from the shore sigoal to a passing vessel. and mingled in the fight, assisted by the ship's officers. Ruropean constable No. 6 arrow.

God, we are saved;"

Great hopes rose on the fourth day, when the The men were jo a stocking plight, and they ap-ty escaped serious injury, a stalwart coolie smoke of a teamer was observed on the horiwere carried up the gangway to the forecabin.

throwing a heavy, box at him from the deck, and in an hour or two a steamer was sighted. Those hopes fell as quickly as they above, which he avoided by jumping aside rose, for the steamer continued on her course, just as it fell. The ship's officers scattered not having seen the castaways, and once more the coolies right and left and the police feelings of despair existed. made leven' arrests. Tas injured man was removed to the hospital where his deposition was taken, as he is in a critical state. The ac

CHINA'S STATEMENT TO TḥE POWERS, in the eleventh moon of the 31st year of Kuang Usa (November jog) the Chinese and Japanese plenipotentiaries agreed upon the Conversion of the Aotung-Mukden Railway from a military joto, a commercial line and they also agreed that the lips should be built

of reconstruction should be commenced within-

A period of two years. The construction and improvement of the fine wore to be carried

as a joint Chinese and Japanese calerprise,

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it was found necessary to cut away the clothes they were wearing. They had been reduced pretty much to rags; but some portions clung their bodies, and could not be toro away

All bands were put to bed and stimulants ad- ministered; but they were frightfully weak, and this moming had to be assisted from the ship to the shore. A van was in waiting, and they were taken off to the Sailors' Home.

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Lawrecte, the plucky Sydneyite, had his bead smothered in bandages, still suffering from the injuries received while diving for food for the Captain's children. He was not in a fit condition to tell his story; in fact, at times hie vpice szok so low that it was impossible to understand what he was saying. Ao; İn cident of his rescue, nowever, has its humorous side.. It appears that immediately after he had received some warm, food on board the Tofus, he asked for a cigarette, which was given him, and he made a valiant effort to have a smoke, Since then he has been affectionately known as SPECIALLY "Cigaretica."

ON THE "ERROL," While the four men were enduring hardships cused were brought before the third magistrate, the Amaz, a far worse experience was this morning, on a charge of affray. The first that of the party on the Errol. A young, mau accused was also charged with causing grievous Gamed Jack Lawrence, an A.B., and said to buri to the injured man, but this charge will be a Sydney nativa, was in charge. He took not be heard at present, but will await the it upon himself to look after the captain's wife and repaired by the Japanese. Government.

and children. Each evening he wrapped the It was stipulated in the Treaty that the right result of the man's injuries.

Becond officer Walisch' gave a graphic des- children, who were all of tender years in what to redeem the railway at the end of fifteen years should remain with the Chinese Gov.cription of the fight and the forber bearing of warm clothing he could find and teaded them carefully. The mother was not able to do much the case was postponed.

for herself and children. During the first few erament, and it was also agreed that the work

days Lawrence regularly dived into the hold of the ship, and sought out supplies, a few tips,of moat having been left behind. Once he struck his head, and sustained a pasty injury. But un- mindful of this.he continued his watch over the. little ones, Bad dived again for food. Og more Ihan ope occasion the unhappy mother grabbed food as he brought it to the surface, and it was ravencorly devoured. But the end soon came. A few days later Lawrence was horri fied to see the body of the mosher and, twa' of her children foaling citar of the wreck and weft out of reach. How they got into the water is not quite” clear, but charitable people | boy. | will be satisfied to accept the theory that they were washed overboard and drowned. That evening Lawrence carefully laid the two.re- maining little ones down to a coroar of the wreck, and to himself, exhausted by the efforts of the preceding days, dropped off to sleep. in the morning he looked at his charges, and they were both dead.

Germin (Prinz Waldemar) 10th jost. Tadias (Zafrang) 16th inst.

Canadian (Empress of China) 26th inst.

each Government" appoiällor, Commiertowers-Indian-(-Fooksang)-19+b-last, for the purpose, and hence Chian bas every right to send her representatives to take part in the control and inspection of the opera tions. Al the expiry of the time stipulated in the agreement, however, the Japanese Govern. ment gave no indication of any intention to resume negotiations in the matter, nor did the Japanese Government do so until the spring of this year. With a view to cementing the Irjendly relations between Japan and China- the Chinese Governmet yielded to request for

■resumption of negotiations, and the Yuchu. aspu accordingly not officers to survey the line in company with officers appointed for that purpose by the Japanese Government. Sub- sequently the Viceroy of the Three Eastern Provinces (Manchuria) communicated with tho, Japanese Coonul at Mukdes, insisting upon holding to the original arrangements for the building of the line, bứt the Consul further day) layed maiters by refusing China's request that Japan should not place military guards either on or adjacent to the line, but should leave the policing of the railway zone to China, through whose territory the line runs. This in the reason of the long delay. Negotiations were qoll:proceeding what, quite unexpectedly on kraist of this moon(Friday, the 6th Augus), iku

-The C. N. Co.'s s.t. Taming left Manila' on rych inat, and is does here on soth inst.

The C. N. Co's 3.5. Tutywan leli Sydoby o agih inst, and is due here-an, 19th prox. .

The M. M. Co/a s.t. Meinam left Singapore on tyth inst, and is dus here on 24th inst

The Danish as. Cathay left Singapore on 17th inst, and may be expected here on 23rd just.

The T. K. K. 5.8. America Maru lett Moji yesterday at noon, for this port, and is due here ou zand inst., morning.

The T. K. K. sá, Tonya Maru sailed from Yokohama on 15th just, and is due to arrive at Hongkong on ajth lust,

The P. M. 5. S. Co.'ssa. Möngolfa arrived at

Manila on 17th inst, and will sail from Manila on 19th just., and is duo to sirriva at this part on arst insi, at mood.

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The O. P. R. Co.'s na 'Empréss of China arrived at Yokohama al 8.30 am, on 18tà inst, and left again at 3 p.m., same day, for Kobe, whery aby le due to arrive at 3 pm, on rgth init,

"It was a terrible position, and in a day or two more Law.ence was alone; all the other members of the crew were dead. One by one they succumbed, being unable to keep up. They died from sheer starvation.

THE RESCUE,

The other men were also very bad, and the thres foreigners were quite unequal to the task of giving details, much loss being subjected to da interview.

The names of the imen are J. Lewrence, AB.; Palmer (called, Bill), AB.;—Jobanseo, carpenter'; Acalet Jensen, steward; ➡Ofteda 1,-

After the rescue a collection was taken up on board the Tofu among the passengers and crow, and the sum of £107 was colleci ed io ald of the sufferers,

The man wore in the hands of the fole-cabin

steward, Mr. Clements, on the run to Sydney, Crouch, cna of the stewards, and Mr. Fitzpat rick, a passenger.

According to a description of the Errol when the Tafwa boat was making the rescue she had completely broken her back, and the poop por tiop was some loft away from the mais boll. The sea was washing right through, and the zibs were visible in some places

· About 11 o'clock in the forenoon of Monday last the steamar Tejun way approaching Mid. Owing to repairs the as. Frangshan will not. dietor Reef. The commander, Captain Hol- make the trip to Macao on Sunday, the aand ford, makes a point ou nach voyage of scanning Instant, as previonaly adverthed. 8.8. Swi An| the reef, in the event of castaways. Shipmasters will fin on Sunday, the sand instant, leaving have grown accustomed to the Chassans, but here at 9 am. Departum from Macao at 4 pm-1

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