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CANTON DAY BY DAY.

"A CHILL'S DEATH,

[From Our Own Correspondent] "

Cratoo, 28 October.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY

NOTES BY THE WAY

THE WAY OF THE,,GOVERNMENTS

"The all-powerful combination of autocrats koown as the official members of the Iorg. boog Ergislative Council bave once again A little girl 9 year old lately 'contracted an made short shrift of the eff rid of iba Colony'i affection of the throat and her mother took rep esentatives on the Council to benefit this her to a Chinese doctor who was repu ed to filand of Fragrant Streams by all means f kawa akili in Wostom modica' science. He ex their power. Another nistorical gem has been amlaed her throst and suggested an operation wasted on the desert alt. For all the world, and the mother consented. Ee performed the the bonograble member' 'representing the eparation so badly, however, that the little | justices of the Fence might have been addressi child dled before it was over. The mothering the stopy walls of the Council Chamber if screamed violently and called on the persons one is to fudge by the results which followed In the street to-witness the tragedy. Soon a one of the ablest arguments I have heard in 'large'and angry crowd gathered round the dle support of a messure. The Government pensary and for a time it looked as if the mob uectuously declared that hon, member's ad- ware about to lake summary vangeance on the | diess, together, with the resolution, world medico. Luckily for him he preserved suffi- ciest presence of mind to telephone for the police and a few mamavialitera Pos öf con- stabion was on the scene and speedily dis- pered the crowd...

A DOMESTIC TRAGEDY,

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be duly despatched to the Secretary of State,'| but that was all the satisfaction—if Batin» faction it could be called—that bop, member | could derive, for the dignified O.A.G, politely declared ibst the address appeared to involva criticisms on. His Majesty's Gavarsment, and": It is not often that one bears of a Chinese for that reason the officials would vote against being so fond of bis wife as to put an end to the realation. Ant so the old farce which i bimself en bar decears but that is what has had occailon in refer to last week was 10- bappened this week at Fatsban.

Aman epacted with greater exasperation ihan ever to (named Chung had a wife of whom he was fond those who fully realised the mocking impot. (to a surprising degies. She was taken ill and

ence of their position. As hon, mamber very the man himself tonded to her wants and did skilfully pointed out, Mr. Johnstone, the pro all he could to alleviate her sufferings. It was agonist in the House of Commons of the All in vain kowever for the woman died and the policy we are compelled to pursue, had de husband took it so much to heart that be Imclared that it is a question of rightopunatis, 'me lately went upstairs andķiled two towels to "gether by means of which he banged himself. His body was found not long afterwards bat lifa way extinct.

THE QUEUE."

The agitation against the queue is spread. ing daily and the number of persons to be seen without the characteristic pigtail is every day lacteasing. Yesterday.while taking a short walk on the new bund I counted, no less than a queuelers men. This may not appear n'great sumber but when ons concidors that not long ago it was death to remove the 'appendage it shows how much the times are changing. The students in, the, Kwong Chow

Middle School are stated to have formed no association to remova the queus without alier- [ng the style of drasa. Some of the reasons which I have heard students urge for its re- moval are indeed extraordinary. According to end it is dirty and the dirt enters the brain and spoils it. Another genius wrote in an' essay on the subject the other day that through sharing the front of the hand that part of the brain was too cold whits that under the hair

at of mouny, but I agree with hoo, member that the righteousness'of seeding us poison in a form which we are almost simollansonily Ladmociated to exclude is of a vary doubtfal variety. The argument was from a sensible. visw-pojat unassailable but I fancy tense bai as much to do with the voles of the official members of Council as the filial impulss of a lubatic. There are "some of the glorious ad- vaqtiges at aching to the Government of a' Crowa Culosy. As far as present Indications go to show, the stereotyped policy of the local Government is likely ́ta cantinùn for an-Inde.

finite period,

SANITARY TOPICS,

Ye: another interesting sidalight was thiowo the other day, on the methods favoured by our paternal Government. At the last meeting of the Sanitary Board, the members had the satia- faction of beleg informed that their views in respect of the removal of a certalu public aisance counted for mought and the extraordin Ary reas given by the Government, were that, firstly, the Colony's revenue would be reduced

COMMERCIAL

„ayıb Onober, I p.m. The following quotations for rehber shares by wire, we supplied by Messrs. E. 5. Kadootle & Co. |---

Allake.. Anglo-Javas.... Anglo-Malays.. Balgownian................. Batu Tigas Bertam

deputiert FISSOURING YO

.5101 92/6

Baklį Kajangs (pp.) 'minis Carey Unitedt sor Castlefields

17/6 prem.

Changkat Serdangi Cherai (part paid)............................. $5 prem Da, (ínlly paid)...............keçirilen meme. $18 Damansaras...........................155/6 Eastern Internationals....ta/6 prem

Highlands and Lowlands 1016 ex dir.

·Indragiris ́INANCIARENIRAN ..5147 Kamasing serviserision: 5/5 pm. Kuala Lumpor onmannin60/+ Lanadrons (fully paid) as - Laundrons (ppd.) Ledburys...

London Asiatic. London Ventures...

9/3

Marlimaus... namunaisiaison -

PAJU............

Pegoht

533

Rubber Trasts

Sagglernastiarna.

Sandycroits

$207

Sapong.....................

701. 5124 10).

Seafields.

Shelfords ......

Stagspor & Johores...... Samara Paran

Singel Choks. 34991939-4592}- Sunge Kapars 14.6

Tangkaha..................................30 "Toeringla ................................... >f> prem, United Serdangs....................................... ................101.6 United Singapores ................................$1.25 · Volted Sumatra...8. United Langkats

Duff........ Tronobs

80!.

FREIGHT MARKEZ,

BER 2010IO

Intimations.

Intimations

CHEESE

CHEESE

CHOICE

CANADIAN STILTON

60 cents per lb.

In their fortnightly circular dated 7th Inst Messrs. Lamke and Rogge write Chartering was light throughout the farinight in most trades, and the only tmpt,vercent i ofed was: in the rates Saigon to the Philippines and New chwang to Canton-espaclay in the fatter direction-rates could be forced up la conse quence of scarcity of available tronage and charterare being tied to practically and Steam- ship Co., only.

Balgon/Hongkong:-The rate stands at ja cents per plcul. "As to the new crop's produce. no figores of a trustworthy nature cau by given syet, but indications are that at least a fair average yield many’be lookal för, Ruins havej lately, been plentiful and have done a lot of good to the standing crops. Harvest, hawayer, is expected to be somewhat lain.

Salgon/Philippines-A good business was done in this trade, tonnage offering being be ow requirements, rates have névanced and charjers warn effected on basis of 134/15 conta 15 Madi a according to quantity affsted, 37 cents to fa ports P... and 27}/18 canta fo. Ilolio and Cebu, | respectivaly,

Old grain becoming scarce, paddy in held at bi prices Charterers hive therefore fried other sources which has led to the fixtures of two steamers Com Rungroa ) Manis at 358's cents opston a pous P. 1. 37 conis.

Galgoc/java and Java/Hongkongi-Noff sh charters of " outsiders are reported, "... The North reports that things seem to be on the mand and it is only the Goancial crisis which is disturbing the whole of China and kerping back what otherwise might prove a very profitable coasting seaton.

Newchwang: Daring the interval ratesh vo risen from 25 costs to go cents and undoubtedly. would stand even higher today if it had not bean for the inson that all charterers except

•one speculatioĮ party were unable to operate on account of the tightne.s of money, which we' foreshadowed in pur last clacular. the local bean market shows some ia provement and the parties who have so far kept alsof must rood operate, some further business is almost sure to pass prior to Nowchwing becoming ice-bound," which event is expected on or just after the 30th proximo.

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Coat-There is very little doing. Fixture ported Honzay/Hongkong Suga, nogay/~ Nagasaki Sz.- per ton, and liongay tɔ Pabang and Pulo Bral, private terms.

Timechasters;-We have had a few fixtures on ilme. Swed. S.S. Victoria" 12 months at $5,400.-Norw. 5.5. Heimdal's" charier has been extended for a further 3 months at and Norw. S.5. "Davie," in charitrad aft month at $4500, for cattle trade between Cochinchina and Philippines.-

was too hot and thus abs Chinese could not by the beavy sum of $930 and, secondly, that if Messra. E. S. K.dovris & Co. write on 28th $5,000-p.m.,, both employed in Java' trade, |

tblok properly, a conseq tence of which was that faraigners were thus able to commit acts of aggression with impunity.

STABBING A POLICEMAN,

a flushing system were to be adopted the har.

bob wou'd be contaminated. One of the un

official members in opposing the latter view

said that the containination could not be worie than what it already was and, therefore, of two evils it would by consistent with good sanse to.

A'policeman en'duty in Sha Yan Sj, io Fat- shan has been the unlucky victim of a murder chose the lessen." As to the question of in ous assault. While patrolling the street he was creased expenditure, the member in question eccosted by a man with whom be had me pointed out that the Dock Company bad al- slight acqualasance. They engaged in con-ready intimated stair-willingness to bear part vertation when suddenly and, as far as con of the expense. "I don't know If that has satis- ascertained, for no reason whatever the mad drew a knife and savagely attacked the con" stable wounding him in the chest and' neck. Whistles were blown and the wounded man's comrades were soon on the scene and gave chase to the man. They were successful fa

Para Rubber.................5/10 per lb.

WEEKLY SHARE BEPORT.

Reviewing the shara business for the week,

Oct. The week passed has been productive of very little business and with the exception of a slight fill in Banks, there is nothing of nete. Rubber-Since our last report' changes la quotations have been very slight, the London market apparenly still hanging fire. Од Wadatsday the price of Rubber was quoted 5/10, a fall 20, on presious day's quotation, The shara mirket promptly followed with d

light falling away in prices,

Singapore. has continued almost fifeless and we bear of very few transactions with this part, Banks.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banka have further receded and are now obtainable at $9. The price in London remains unchanged, vix: 6.10). Nationals have advanced 16 Sfi.

Marine Insurances-Little or no business

Sail Tonnage loading or to load.

For Baltimore and Now York: -Brit, Paque October. Brit. ship "Juteppolis 1,543 tons Arrow 2,971 tons pot.reg. to load in September set, seg, to load in November/December,

Sail Tonnage Disengaged: None. Departure of Saileri;-None."

LINK WITH THE PAST,

LONDON TYPE FOUNDRY CARRIED ON SINCE

1935.

The housebreakers bave another famous.

SAHI

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512.00 pir case

al 3.50

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OF ALL WINE

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Loans made on the Providens Syztank.".

(Rates and Particolars on application).

1 RUSTER IXHOUTOR OF WILLS: ATTORNEY, Re. Undertakan and Koscuted,

SHEWAN, TOMES & 00,

General Managets.

Jongkong, 19th March, 1408.

HARMSTON'S GRAND CIRCUS

AND ROYAL MENAGERIE OF PERFORMING WILD ANIMALS.

TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT.

TO-NIGHT

OCTOBER 29TH, at 9 PM. LOCATION: CAUSEWAY BAY. Our New all Star Company of Lon lon and Continental Artistes

30 IN NUMBER

JOHN ROUGAL'S

30

Most up-to-date Animal Act in the World.

FIVE FULLY GROWN TIGERS

Performing in a large cage erected in the Circus arena. THE BROTHERS KAVANAGH, AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER SOCIETY JUGGLERS, THE WEITZMAN TROUPE

(5 in Number)

Gymnasts, Equestrians and Acrobats,

THE TRIO FROLIC

Two Ladies and One Gentleman,

THE SISTERS LOUISE AND ANGELINA BA80A

to their great Surpine Sharpshooting Act with Repsating Rifles and" Pistolat,

(Cartridg's 22 Sket).

Piccolo and Fiori (Continental Comedians) With their Casine Wondits who appaired bafora the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace. ALSO THE FUNNY DUMMY AGOUSTA “SHADOW" WHO PERFORMS THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE PROGRAMME. RUDSIT TRAMP CYCLIST..

DICK HAYES. Talking and Singing Clown. NOVELLAS,

Miss JESSIE BOWER, Song and Dance Artiste,

AND

The Mirthful Mimio.

THE CHAMPION ALL ROUNƆ DUO, has taken place in stocks under this beading. London building lo hand, No. 23, Chiswoll-st. JENNIE & WILLIE HARMSTON-LOVE. Cantors are still quoted at $175, and Unions which has been the type foundry of the famous OUR STJS OF PERFORMING HORSES AND PONIES TRAINED AND INTRODUCED B at $840; a small lot of the latter might be hid house of Carlos sicco 1735. This tenancy bas

fed the Government but if it has not it certalo. ly ought to, Soms genius remarked that the noxions odours ware, only experienced when they travelled in a particular direction, which was not very often, but whatever direction the olíactory nuisance may choose to favour, it is obvious that at the best of times it cannot be considered in the nature of delightful perfumes waited on the bosom of lightly-lified sophyis The veteran fighter who eccupies a seat on the Board waxed indigeant oves the Board baving been so shockingly slighted, but I would re- mind him that the members of his Board are Fire Insurances-Chion Firas are in favoże It is stated that the Govenor of Kwong Bi comparatively fortunate, for worse treatment is and axe-asked for at $. Hongkong Fires who is now on bl■ way back to the Provincomtimes moted out to the unofficial membaya slightly weakened, and have been sold at

arresting him and be was taken into custody The was ded man was handed over to the care of the Eed Cross Society. With such vistenca bad the policeman been stabbed that it was with the greact difficul.y that the knife could hs drawn out of the wound. The policeman is said to be progressing favourably.

'MINING IN KWANG 51

AFRED RYAN.. OUR BRAUTIFUL ARAB STALLIONS.

at the fate. Yangtizes are offering at Sigs and ran for Eo goats, constituting what may be a North Chians at Tis, 11 with shares obtals-record in City leaves. The founder of the firm Our Menagerie consists of performing Blephants, Tigers, Leopards, Bears. Kangaros. Ems, able possibly lower.

bers of the Legislativa Council, The people $150. from Peking has strongly urged the necessity are allowed to be represented in both instances of raising a foreign loan for the development of the Kwang Sai mines, The Peking Gove ment is giving the matter their serious atten top. Kwong Sai is said to be especially sich lo minerais, gold and silver being among the

number—The populationTMate"Köwever very poor and do bot seem to have the businOKU acumen that characterises the dwellers in the

City of Rame, Ops or two mines are now at work but I am told that work does not preceed vary well owing to lack of capital and the superstition of the villagers who declare that mining disturbs the sleep of the "Earth Dag 10."

EXECUILIN'S,

but tboy dara not bare a voice in a maller where the Government choose to diffis, from them. Reminds me of the catch-phrase which recently tickled our oracular organe "It's funny, but it's tru%"

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THE TYPHOON REFUGE. The Director of Public Works presented quite a respectable array of figures to the mom bars of the Legislative Council on Thursday last with regard to the Mongkoktini Harbour of Refuge, but there was something of the fudicrous about the difference between certain contract ratem being the noble sum of 36 cents The information was very welcome and doubt There was a double execution on the Executes the new breakwater will prove a boon and tion Gound yesterday when Ng Fook and Chan blessing to those who bave to brave the Wan Chow paid the penalty of their countess stormy deep but fuller information as to the crimes--For years these despiadoes had been probable date of completion, etc., would have the terror of the - cong Shan District and extra proved vary ac.eptable, -ordinary: efforts were made, to secu.o their capture. For a long time they eluded the police and escaped to Hongkong where they imagiosd↓ themselves safe. They were betrayed however and extradition proceedings reinlied in their belog brought to Canton, The British Consul- Gegaral was levited to witness the execution.

of Messrs. H. W. Caslon and Co. was William Canton, who was bormat Halesowen, Shropshire,.

i 19, and was the first English, founder of printing type. It has been stated that he went to Holland to learn the secrets of the craft, but this is not the case. He himself pazzled the

Eteamball have changed bands at $jit. Chioamater out in Eoland.

Shipping-Hongkoog, Croton and Macao and Mailis are obinicable at $91. Dougin Steamships have also weakened and there are sellers at 9's, with buyers at $10, Indos bare shown a little firmness daring the week and there is soms sligbeinquiry at$58. Star Farrits sra steady at $ 3 and'cht new shares are in da. mand at St. Shells, after rising a little, bare again weakened, the mar at easing with sellers at 81/6.

R:Gcaries, Chlon Sugari show no change, being still quoted at $145, Lexus" have ad- vanced to 518, but there appear to be no se lets at present...

To a Morning Leader represestative, who vislied the new Chiswells, premies of the firm (the foundry is now at Victoria pik), Mr. Sydney Caslon showed a portrait of the founder of the house, a dominant and aunters - Föld fellow in a wig 'and'a souff colo.of cont

bolding in his hand a printed sheet of syps faces. The Casions are noted for houss pride-fast as their staff have a nams for loyally-and their bad toon has the pir of repose and solidity, and pride of came, like that of an old crustry biok, or of a great shipowner during the time of the clippers.. Mining-Raubs contious neglected with a Round its walls are paintings of varion faw shares offering at $1., Chinase Engineer- Caslon ladies and gentlemen, There is, ing and Mining Company shares have changed besides the founder and two of the thres ladies bands locally at $19. There are buyers in the ho married in turn Willam Caston II, who died North at Tis. 15t. Tronohs, according to latest in 1778, William the third, who died in 1839 advice by wire, are qusted at 3/16 in London. and is shown on horseback with ruffles and a Docky, Wharves, and Godown-Hongkong beaver hat. Henry William Caslon, the fifth The Colony as a result of General Broid and Whampoa Docks remain steady at So, who died in 1874 is shown first as a boy with wood's departure for Home for good as far as Shanghal Docks are unchanged at Tik. 7. the rococo carls of the Regency, and again hit active life in the Colony in concerned will Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have harden when he was head of the firm. There is a lose one of its shining lights. The General, as ed, salen at 555 having taken place. Shanghat strong family likeness in all there poitrails. His Excellency pointed out, bad throughout and Hongkow Whirves have fallan to TIL spo, Mesire Albert, Sydoby, and Kar. 13. Caslon are shown himself one of the most modest of men. Landa, Hotels and Building-Hongkong row the partners. Not only that, but the distleguished, soldier Lands are obtainable at $100, and Humphrey's with

The founder built the old bouse and faundry, who is bidding good-bya to Hongkong to-day Estates at 57k.. Kowloon Lauds are still naked now being demolished on gecund belonging to made a point of bel g counteous to the humblest for at $ 3, but shares are firmly beld. Shang-the Houourable Artillery Company, The-first of individuals no less than to the most exalted' bal Lands can be placed at 31s, sro after sales lanus was for £x se per annum, it babeon public light brougatut his stay in the Col at the rate Hongkong Hotels romalu on offer seven times renewed, and on the last occasion and two days ago white on the last journey ony, he has shown himself a tree soldier and a at 58 for the old shares and at Sys for the now, the sent was just 45 times that of the first loasa, back to Canton the vein wen og de un by perfect gentleman and the Col say's loss will be pirates who had incceeded in getting en board others gain. Bon voysze to the retiring G. at passengers, The whole ship's company WAO.C. robsed and the thisres became polasised of

This is always done when a criminal is extra- dited from the Colony.

· PIRACY-NEAR CANTON, --

Only seven miles from Cauton lles the river post of Whompos, potabla in the old days of Chica trade as the limit of approach by foreign ships to Canton, A steuma linach "miker the return trip twice a day between the two places

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·GEN/RAL BROADWO ́D'S DEPARTUME,

THE VOICE MUSICAL." The following 'anecdote is not intended as a

Plqad", at "several hundred doltam." got all they could they made gond holz escape. The authorities are greatly reflection on the vocal abilities of some of the exercised over this outrage for that par good folk of the Colony-A man on bosida ticular pirt of the rivar swarms with guard Channel'steamer was heard to groan so fright Lustry siver gunbosis and pice patrofily that the passengers took pity oq him, and boan, Suict inquiries are to be zastitated and' soms peripas are likely to have a bad quar.er of an hour over this matter,

CARAKATTEMPTED AREON,

Two nights ago a daring attempt at arson was made by a bad character on a shop called Cheung Hing. Tathadarkaassof night bo'piled agulant 184 door fun packages El dimiy paper call, soaked with kerosens, leto one of: Jatas

Befariony proceedíórskid bren walchad

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West Polate are still not forthcoming at the presant boying rata of 510

Cotton Mills-Ew, have had a fanber set back and are now quoted at Tie 95. Soy taken placeat Tis, 250, O her Northern Mills Cheos have experienced a rian, zales haying are unchanged. Hongkong Coltons are in demand at $3k-

Miscellaneous-China Borneos could pro-

onnul tham gava bimadrink onzofa whisky Bakbably be placed at 3p, and China Frovidents Do you feel better" asked the giver, at $8., Dairy Farms remain aim at fy do," said he who bid groaned. What alled Great lelands bare farther depreciated and you?'"Alled mo?"--" Yes; what made you | sites have isken place as low as St. Hongkong groan sol-Graal Graat Comar, 1 was Electrics are offering at Sio and China Lighis

CASUAL CRITICA

INS CA LOD: TUmmit of the Afdunt ni Tertija.am/have revealed the ruins

b, which was built is 310/

could probably ba placed at a slightly kig bor

The Bank's drawing tita on ale ting on demand and the

Casion the first hvad over the shop, fo the right way for many yous, but at-last `removed to oral Bethast-gmeo, which then was what l'o name implies. Bis soccasion continued to master craftsmen were wont; hut later their live where they had thole business, as Olly managers lived there, and in 1851 It was neces 'stry to take the spice for business purposes.-

tools, and specimens of old type and prints, and In the board zoom, in addition to the po.trales,! are preserved some of the original typefounder ledger of 1765. The original punches, hand monids, and matrices are, of course, very

valuabia,

Events Coming

Ricola Theatre Royals Chy Ha

Bunday, soth Oc

African Baboon, Dage, Moakeys, &c. Booking fir Boxes and First Class Chairs at ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY.

Evening Performance at 'o sharp. Daora opsa one hour earlier,

PRICES OF ADMISSION.

Fail, 3 x 6 Chairs

Stalls.......... 9 ju$ 1,00 Singl Sea (6)1) z umane mat 3.00 “Objic. ..... . a desagiquen su mecanine 12,00

Gallory (Nativos oBlY); /** Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform half-price to the Si and $2 sants. BOOKING AT ROBINSON PIANO COMMENTA N.B.-Spacial Teala will run befars and after the Performance.

A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE will be givan TOMORROW, 39th inth, at 9 P.M.

MADAME HARMSTON-LOVE, Proprietrass. COL BOB LOVE, Massger." R. ALTON,

Backane. 29th October, sera,

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