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Telegrams.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY OCTOBER 4 1000

STBAM-WHISTLE REGULATIONS,

REVISION, UPGED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The following canaspondence was considered at the monthly meeting of the General Com NAVAL REORGANISATION,mittee of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce

held on the 23rd al PRINCE SHUN'S TOUR. By courtesy of the Sheung Po,"!'}

Peking, 3rd October. Prince Shun Pui-lap. will leave Peking on the 12th inst. for Europe and will return by the end of the Chinese year about February next.

"¿OUTH SEA ISLAND. ESTABLISBMENT OF CHINESE CONSULATE.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po.")

Peking, 3rd October. Lum Yuen-kwan will be the first Chinese Consul to be appointed to the German colonial possessions in the South Seas.

CHANG-CHUN. APPOINTMENT OF RUSSIAN CONSUL.

[Ry courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]

Poking, 3rd October. The Russian Minister, hus notified the Waiwupu the name of the Bus sian official who will be appointed to the Russian Consulate at Chang- ohun.

ANTI-JAPANESE BOYCOTT.

VICEROY SIK LIANG HELD RESPONSIBLE..

· [By courtesy of the “Sheung Po."]

Peking, 3rd October.

Des Vix Road, -Hongkong, rith-August;~1909,- Dear Sir,We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 7th instant,

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We have always understood from captains of Ph and generally, that the whistling regala tious as originally framed worked quite satisfac torily. They are as follows:

g. No steamship whas at anchor near or lying off the prays, or when moored to or wait- ing at any wharf or landing-place, shali use the the steam whistle, nor shall such steamibip, when under weigh; use the steam 'whistle, except for the purpose of giving' pecastery notice of her approach towards any other

"to. No s'eamship when cutering or leaving the harbour, or when at ancher therein, shall are har steam whistle, except for the purpose The use of of navigation or to avold collision such steam whistle for any other purpose is hereby prohibited,"

They will be found in Table "M" of the schedule to the Ordinance as it was originally

enacted,

We'would recommend that the shipping members of your committee make inquiries of 'their captains as to whether the regulations as quoted above are not satisfactory, or whether they would suggest any amendments.

It will probably be clear to your committee that it is the views of the captains themselves which are really important on a point like thisWe have NC,

(Sgd.),

DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON.

E A. M. WILLIAMS, Esq., Secretary, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.

The following acknowledgment was sent to Mestrs. Deacon, Looker & Deacon:-

Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,

12th August, 1909,

Dear Sir, I beg to acknowledge receipt of your reply of 11th August, 1909, to my letter of the 7th idem on the subject of the blowing of Isteam whistlos in the harbour and to state that the contents thereof have been brought to the attention of my committee.-I am, &c.,

(Sgd.).. E. A. M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary.

The people in the Three Fastern Men. Deacon, Looker and Deacos. Provinces have instituted a boycott against Japanese goods

B.E. Sik liang, Viceroy of the Three Eastern Provinces, has been held responsible by the Japanese.

The Viceroy has telegraphed to the Grand Council for instructions for smoothing over the existing difficul- ty.

NAVAL COLLEGES.

PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT,

By couriery of the "Sheung Po."]

Peking, 3rd-October. Prince Shu and Admiral Sah have memorialized the Throne for sanction to establisli naval colleges at Chefoo, Nanking, Foocliow and Canton,

TYPHOON WARNING,

The telegrams quoted below have been re- ceived at the American Consulate General from the Manila Observatory:

The following letter was addressed to the Government;-.

Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,

Hongkong 29th September, 1909. Br-1 am directed by my committee to ad- dress you on the subject of Regulation No. 21 of Table "M" of the Merchant Shipping Con- solidation Ordinance No. to of 1890 and its relation to the control of nuisances, caused by the unnecessary blowing of steam wbitnies in the barbour..

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The effect of the present regulations is, that Unless the steamship blow her whistle when in the waters of the Colony strictly for the pur- pose of regulations 15, 28 nad 31 of the regula tions for preventing collision at sea, a nuisance is committed for which the master can be fined. My committee are given to understand it is the invariable practice of seamen, boil in the waters of this Colosy and in other crowded anchorages, to give a warning on the whistle of a steamship's approach to small craft, whose

presence or course might constitute danger

either to themselves or to the steamship.

This warning is necessary from steamers approaching their buoys or wharves under their owo way nod thus under little control,

Still more is it required is a harbour congest- -ed with small craft and subject to the jofluence

of tides.

Under regulation No, s1, an at present framed, a steamship cannot adopt the custom- October 3rd, 1.45 p.m.

ary method of warning small craft without be October 3rd. Cyclone or typhoon W. of Basting lable to conviction for a nuisance. Channel, moving WẦN.W....*

October 4th, 10.55 8.1. October 4th, 9.30 am: Cyclone or typhoon NE of Luzon, direction unknown.

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!p.m. 11.30 am. Cyclone or typhoon over N. China Ses moving W.

Cyclone or typhoon E. of Aparri more than 300 miles distent, direction unknown.

A CARELESS COXSĪVAIN.

INQUIRY AT THE MARINE COUXT. In the Marine Court, this morning, before Lieut. C. W. Beckwith, R., Acting Harbour Master, Mr. E. Diborne, Secretary of the Star Ferry Company, Limited, proceeded against the master of the steam-launch 81 Tol Koo for 'falling to observe the rules of the road on the it Inst.

On the assumption that the giving of these warnings is in accordance with the ordinary practice of segman, Regulation 21 would also seem to be contrary to regulation No. 6 of Table "M" which reads:

#6. All vessels irrespective of size shall, whether in a faleway or not, observe the In- ternational Collision Regulations, and no vessel whatever shall; aschor in any of the fairways;

and likewise to regulation No. 29 for preventing collisions at sea.

The result of inquiries made of masters of vessels through the shipping members of my Chamber, is the nascimous opinion that in order to prevent accident to small craft and possible loss of life, the use of steam whistles in the harbour to wars native boats of the ap preach of a steamer. In an absolute seçersity, and it is considered that the case would be mel by a reversion to the regulations, as originally framed, a copy of which is nonexed;

JAPAN-BRITISH Exhibition, INVITATION TO HONGKONG TO PARTICIPATE. At the last monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, the following Tatters were const

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Colonial Secretary's Office,' 14th September, 1909. Sir-With referencn-to-your loiter of the ist of last July, I am directed to transmit for the information, of your Chamber the enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. Kirally dated the 19th ultimo.-I am, &c.,

(Sgd.), C. CLEMENTI,' for Colonial Secretary.

The Secretary,

Chamber of Commerce.

"(Enclosure.)

ont, the numerons commercial associations of your district and in any ronouncements, bulle- | sing, &c, that, may bo lesund from time to time. We shall be obliged If you will kindlý favour us with the names of Individuals and bodies with whom it would be advisable to communicate, in the furtherance of this object

If you will honour the Exhibition by as: sociating yourself with it in some way, it will be fully appreciated.—1 am &ć,,

The President,

(8gd), CHARLES J. KIRÁLFY,

General Chamber of Commerce,

"Hongkong.

The following acknowledgment was sent to the Secretary of the Japan-British -Exhibi- tion:-

7. Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,

13th September, 1909, Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your circular letter of roth August last and to state that the contents thereof are receiving the attention of my. Commitico-1

August, 12th, 1909. Sir.-In continuation of my previous corset pondence, 1. do myself the honour, to inform you that' since my last communication the pro-bave, &c., posal to hold a Japanese Exhibition at the

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(Sgd.), E. A. M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary.

White City," Shepherd's Bush, next year hre met with puqualified approval from all classes | Charles'), Kiralfy, Esq, both in this country and Japan.

His Royal Highness, Prince Arthor of Con "naught, has accepted the position of honor. ary president of the Exhibition, and in view of His Royal Highness' historical Garter Mission to Japan three years ago ao conjunction could be happier.

The Duke of Norfolk-the premier Duke and Earl Marshall of England-had agreed to act as president, and His Majesty the King with characteristic solicitade for everything that makes for the, extension of British trade and with kean appreciation of our Allies in the Far East, sent to His Royal Highness, who presided at the inaugural banquet of the Exhibition, the following message -

"I understand you' will preside this evening at a dinner given in connection with the pro posed Anglo-Japanese Exhibition next year, International Exbibitions in these days largely depend on private support, and I hope that the Japanese and British people will come forward and promote an undertaking which has for its object an increase in the commercial prosperity of balb countries and uniting still closer the bonds of fellowship which already exist be

ween them."

His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Japan, also sent a telegram as follows:~~~

"I take advantage of the occasion to tender my congratulations to Your Royal Higbees and to those who join you in 'celebrating the institation of the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition, and to express my sincere wishes for the com- plete success of the undertaking."

His Excellency the Japanese Ambassador on this occasion said be felt confident that the Exhibition would confirm the friendly senti meats and would greatly help the commercial relations between the two countries, and spoke of the intense interest taken in the Exhibition by the people of Japan and of the large sum of money voted for it by the Imperial Diet,

The Lord Mayor of Londos pledged bis official and personal support and expressed the conviction that nowhere would more real in tereit be taken in the Exhibition than in the

The full support of ancient City of London.

the London Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom-is also assured;

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The exceptionally exquisito and usique character of the exhibition is sure to attract United Kingdom, but also from Europe and the millions of people not only from Japan and the other Continents, thus helping to increase the commerce between ike-British and Japanese Empires, which alone will take part in the Exhibition.

It is honed that the British Colonies, many of which have at the present time large commar- cial relations capable of indefinite increase with Japan-and are geographically in close propinquity to that Empire-will take care that the contributions to this Exhibition are worthy of their dignity and importance, both politically and commercially.

The exhibition will have the advantage of the beautiful and substantial buildings, aiready known to millions of people, which have made the White City" so famous in connection with the Franco-British Exhibition, and if only re- maius for the Governments and Manufacturers of the Empire to produce a series of exbibits which will worthily compare with those already promised by japan, and to translate into reality the hope expressed by His Majesty King Ed. ward, that increased commercial prosperity and closer bonds of friendship will result.I have &c,

(Sgd) CHARLES J. KIRALFY,

fis Excellency .....

THE GOVERNOR OF BONGKONG.

Secretary, Japan-British Exhibition,

Shepherd's Bush, "Loodoo, W.

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SMART CAPTURE BY THE POLICE. Two of the cleverest gambling raids which have been heard of for some time were carried out the other day, whereby four men who are bainst., at 3 P.M. lieved to be concerned to gambling syndicatos are now under Falice custody after having bean convicted this morning and for whom banishment orders will probably be issued."

The fint of these raids was successfully put through sometime last week Information reached the Police of the existence of certain syndicates who had bear ronging for some time gambling-houses where various forms of gamb» ling had been taking place. A number of detectives wore detailed to carry out their plans at an opportune moment. This was success. fally accomplished, not bafort, however, the gambleis made a tough attempt at escape. No sooner was it realised that their premises con- tained detectives, than the alarm was given by means of bells which had been arranged be. forehand and a scens of the wildest excitement followed. It is not known whether say of the characters succeeded in effecting their es- cape but the efforts of the Police resulted in the arrest of two men, along with others. In their hurry to get away, the men left behind them their gambling paraphernalia, among which were found small oval-shaped boxes with a slit at the top which were described as commission-boxes Besides this, the Police came across a notica board which bare the following words:-"Allfo

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SHEWAN, TOMES & 004 Genral Maongam.

Hongkong, toth March, Too8.

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Those who intend learning the Chinese language are requested to write cars of Hongkong Telegraph office or direct to 37 Hollywood Road, zod floor.

Hongkong, 6th September, 1909.

AN APPRAL,

THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN

CONVENT, Caine Road,, bags - most ....... respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and mapport, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive ordam for W all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, sad.Jaffi and Collars rewed on did ones. རྞ་།་

Ladies and Children's Under-clothing, Chil drea's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be suppiled, if required.",

The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old,ENVELOPES to be made. lato Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who ara tanghi by ika Ristari.

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Air, ielatives and filends are not allowed to bor- ROYAL row money. By orter of our Club," from which it would appear ibat the gambling was conducted· on the cash system only,

• Themen appeared before Mr. F. A. Hazeland this morning. Two of them, the parties alleged to be concerpedjathe syndicates, were led $500. each, while the rest were malcted in smaller amounts.".

The scope of the second raid was at Quarry Bay, and was carried out yesterday. A posse of deteclivas entered a house in the locality where gambling was being conducted. This was a more difficult piece of work, as it was impossible to arrest the entire batch of effecting their escape, some adopting the people, about fifteen of whom succeeded in course of jumping out of the windows- This morning, about tw oiy of the men were arraigned before Mr. F. A. Hareland (First Police Magistrate), who fined two of the defen- dants S200 each.

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ALWAYS THE HARMSTON RECORD PACKED JAMMED TO THE DOORS AND MONEY REFUSED.-- EVERY EVENING at 9.15. SHARP.

DOORS OPEN ONE HOUR EARLIER.

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For Full particulars read our Descriptive Hand Bills.

Wednesday, October 6th.

The greatest credit is due to Inspectors First Matinee) First Matinee) Collett and Ker, who directed operations in connection with the raids,

A CANTON DAY BY DAY,

- RAILWAY PROGRESS. [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, and October. The section from Yust Tam to På Kong Kew of the Canton-Hankow Railway has now been completed and it will be opened for traffic from to-morrow the 3rd of October.

FIRE,

At 9 o'clock last evening a fire broke out in a contractor's shop in Hol Kai, in the Western suburb. A strong wind, was blowing at the time and the building materials stored in the premises belag readily inflam mable, the whole building was in a short space of time burnt down to the ground. Fortnoate- ly so serious damage was done to the bouses In the neighbourhood, owing to the prompt as

The following acknowledgment was sent to Bilance rendered by the various fire brigades Government:-

Dent, the Japan-Britisk Exhibition, and to thank you on behalf of my Committer for your courtesy in forwarding the same for their in- | formation.—I have.&c,

(Sgd.), E. A. M. WILLIAME,

Secretary.

Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, 13th September, 1909. Sit, I have to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Osborne stated that shortly after 9 am. Of the 1st lestant the Southern Star left the

My committee trust that His Excellency the your letter of yesterday's date (No, 4357/1909) | Hongkong Forry Wharf for Kowloon, when the

from the Governor may give this matter his considera-covering a copy of a letter from Mr. Kirally Sin Tai Koo was coming

seared to tion and that he may see his way to make a west, and is the two boats about 100 yards of each other, the Sim Tai much needed reform.-I have etc., Koe altered her course to part sad both boals closed. The Southern Star altered ber 'conrie to store and blew one blast to avoid immediate collision. The Sin Tai Koo want full speed astern and it was noticed by witness that a mall boy was steering. The launches got within twenty yards of each other owing to the careless navigation on the part of the coxswain of the Si Tai Koo.

evidence. !

(8qd.), E. A. M.WILLIAMS, Secretary,

Hon. Mu A. M. Thomson, Colonial Secretary.

Regulations Nos, 9 and so in Table "M" of the Schedule to the Ordinance as it was originally enacted.

"g. No aleamship when at anchor near of The comvilo of the Sin Tai Ko ́slao gave lying off the Praya, or when moored to or wait. ing at any wharf or leading place, shall use the The Court held the coxswain of the Bir Tai | steam whistis, nor shall such steamship, when Too to blame for incurring the risk of a collision under way use the steam whistle, except for with the Southern Star by not altering his the purpose of giving necessary notice of her Course to stern in sufficient time, and by trying approach towards any other vassel”

in extinguishing the outbreak.

BIRTHDAY OF CONFUCIUS. The 27th day of the 8th moon (ths roth instant) is the anniversary of the birth of Chalucine and preparations are now being made to celebrate the occasion. Yesterday the representatives of the Nioh Charitable Institu- tions, the Baventy-two Guilds, the Chamber of Commerce and the Self-Government Society, &e, assembled at a meeting held at the Kwong Yan Shin Tong when it wasdecided that the day in question should be observed as a public holiday and that lanterns in yellow colour bearing the characters ·" Commemoration of Confacing Birthday "should be hung in and public. Letter from the Secretary of the Japan-Bri- streets, public places

Institutions and flags also in yellow tish Exhibition :--

deloor bearing similar characters should be Shepherd's Bush, London, W.,

hoisted at siery door in bongur of the occa. August 10th, 1909. j

A commemoration service will also be. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that: tion. arrangements have been complated for the bold-held before the tablet (of the ancient aage on jog of a Japanase-British Exhibition, under the that day when the people of all classes will be auspices of the Imperial Japanese Government javited to attend..

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Hop. Mr. A. M. Thomson, Colonial Secretary,

at the Great White City, Shepherd's Bach, Baxt

`A WISE PRECAUTION,

The Total of Constabulary has issued a pros clamation in which he has warmed the citizens to

I beg to saclose herewith some particulars of pull down all, the summer matsheds on the

to pass abend of the ferry, and imposed a fine the harbour, or when at anchor therein, sball maining open for about six months.

"10. No steamship when entering or leaving year, commencing on May 3rd, 1910, and ra- of 33 mad farther ordered the cawain's exate bar steam-whistle, except for the purposs amination before the retorn of his, cartificate of navigation or to avoid collision. The use of

The commain later in the day passed his such starm-whistle for any other purpose is the Exhibition, and I shall be glad if you will roofs of their houses in order to prevent the

hereby prohibited:

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