PLAGUE MEETING IN THE BWO GODOWN.
D. Newe-
SCENES CF DISORDER.
The Ewo Godown, a spacious building, the ground floor of which had bess provided with 'rown of chairs for the occasion, is la North Soocbow Road between Kansub and Cheklang Roads, and faces the Creek: Long before the hour appointed for the mesting, crowds of Obinest had asiembled along the Oreek front nge, on Chekiang Road Bridge, and in-ctber adjacent thoroughfares. At the special wish of the prominent Chiasso gantry who had promie ed to be plesent, no armed police were on duty, though a considerable force of foreign Sikh and Chinese police had been detached from West Hongktw station to preserve order and direct ftaffio
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY NOVEMBER #1 1010
walk, or sitting on the bund "ralls were forced to move on, and though at first the crowd offär, ed little opp-sition, before it had. beon driven back to Kaoru Road, the police had had to meet several og'y tushes and exert all their We reproduce the following from the N. Clored here that a small detachment of police strength to hold their own. "It should be mon-
• The meeting of Chinese in the Ewa Godown, | under Mr. Springfield was posted close to tha" which was cavsued for the purpose of explojo Chekiang Road Bridge to prevent the mob fog the anti-Plague measures to the Chiaque la there from following the other polics in their the lafected district, falled In its purpose, and westward drive. Slowly but surdly the latter ended in disorder and tumult.
drove the crowd bick, amid a wild uproar. Shouts of "Tanz" "lang" (stike I strike 1) were beard on all sider, and many of the Chinese in the front, aided by the pressure of the crowd behind forcibly resisted the Police. Before Kansuh. Foad was reached batoor bad to be -drawn and freely sae). A new danger arose at the corner of this read, where there was a heap of broken granite, ready for road repairs Macy of the crood jumped on to the heap, seized fragments of stoop and begon to buri them at the police. A despèrnte charge was Decessary to dislodge these meo from their point of vantage, and at this stage the disturb- are appeared about [to become extremely serlous Every constable and officer on the 1980s had to use bis bands-and fest to the of dst to press back the angry, crowd. At Kansub Road the available force of police was divided, oke body following the mob along North Soochow Road while the other pressed back that porilas of the crowd that bad turced off up Kaasub Road itagif. This section of the mob proved most obstinate, but it was effec- tually dispersed when samt fire bose was brought up, coupled on to a convenient hydrant, and directed upon the rioters. The latter bolted at once, and gave no furiber trouble, Breaking up the mob by driving it westward was a bid matcavre. Fortunately it was successful, but there worn times when the Issue trembled in the balance.
Only well dressed and respectable Chinese were admitted is the first instance, Most of the Chinese gentry, and Mr. J. B. A Mackin. Bop, who was to interpret the Health Officer's uptech, arrived early. Among those who oc cupied the platform.god the front beaches; worn Messrs. Shea Tun-ho, Ya Ya-chieg, the Compradores of the Hongkong Bank, Jardine, Matheson & Co, and Burkill and Co. the lead. | ing members of the local Guids, all the editors of the Iqcal Chinese' Press, and several other prominent members of the native commualty Whoa the Chairman of the Council, accom. panied by Clonel O'D.. Bruce, arrived about 2,40p m., it was only wlib great difficulty that they were ablɔtɔ mikg their way into the building, the dors of which were closed im- mediately afterwards to prevent the crowding in of any more Chiasse. Dr. Macro, 10 Acting Health Officer, was admitted a minute
of two Ister.
A few minutes later an armed guard of Sikh Constables arrived from the Central. Statioo, and a small force of Bure peaus, and Sikhs with bayones fixed, marched up via Thibe: Boad bridge, hom Sitz station. Lenzi also sent further detachment, '
8
About this time a messenger was dispatched to the S.V.C. headquarters in the Palice motop car to jk the Commandant to call out a com pary of the Volun'şers.. On arrival at Head- quarters be found that news of the disturbance
paules were already on their way to Amoy Road, and that the German and Engineer Uom. pioles were being mobiliaad for duty at the Gar dep I ridge. About 4 p.m. a Maxim gan anived at Chekiang Road Bridge, and was posted at the North approach. "B" Company came up a few minutes later, and the police reinforcementa from other stations ware then withdrawn, Shortly before this this Moor Fire King, fully manned, arrived on the scene, bat fading that there was no immediate call for their services the fireman retarded so the station.
Mr. Shep Tun-ho began the meeting with a short preliminary speech, in which he said that bo Health Oficer would proceed forthwith to explain the reajons for the Council's action in respect of Plague pievention, and the methods which would be pursued.. He was greated at first with loud applause, especially fa that pot-bad preceded him, that "A" and 3" Com tion of his speech where, ba atfirmed bis per. sonality as one of the principal Nogpo resi denis, and declared that he himself would ar range for the construction of a Chinese Isola- tion Hospital outside the Settlement. When Mr. Shen touched upon the Plague' pievoption measures, and telessed to the summary of the proposed speech by the Heath Officer, which was the principal object of the meeting, violent protests were raised. Certain of the discan ́tented residents in the lufected seighbourhood pressed forward and declaimed in the witdent excitement, which was communicate 1 liku wildfire to the cost of the audience. By lis tima continuous rushes on the police guarding the door bad resulted in a number of the mob entering the god wa, and trio of "Strike the Ewo I alpan were raised. The summaries of Dr. Moote's speech were tore up, and either
· trampled upon or thrown upon the platform,
Both inside and outside the godown pre-
Bented
THE VOLUNĮ BERS.
The call for the volunteers met was an im- mediate response and jiss before four o'clock
SPORTING.
-SATURDAY'S --EVENTS.
KOWLOON.
J. H. Mead,'c Smith, b Addison........................................... Họ E.Sotton cand b-Addiagn
I
4. R. F. Raven, b Faster Fogg Lt. Haughton, lbw F ster Fegg'ın dinın 27 W. L. Wesson, a Addison, b Foster Fegg..., W. F. Brawer, b Foster fegg
Lt Banbury, b Tavener
0
- DAY FEELINGS
2
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Faturday afterncom witnessed a plethora of avery way successful.. Football was for full sporting events and the fixtures were in
swing for the fimf time this season and some good games were seen. Kowloon put up d. P. Robinson, and b Foster Pegg........ good game agalost The Buffs, who won by a Dr. F. J. Ronis, lbw Tavener small margin. The B.O.C., in their second L. E. Brett, not out... division match played a good combination game W. Curwen, b Tavener nad gave the Police all they wanted on Satur- day. Should the former team keep up at this Įrato, they will most probably come off wlasers
in bla competition.
Good matches werd also sean in the Cricket line and some excellent scores were put. Those worthy of special notice are; Lisut Willame, 73 for the Royal Enginners and Departmental Corps, and W. C. D. Tamur, 74′ rane in the Hongkong Cricket Club match. "Martled" re.. "Sloglos."
The results of Saturday's ovonis 020, 01 under :--
LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
Extras ArteḤ8
Total........
Bowling Analysis,
14:30 10
0. M.
W.
7
EN
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38.
5
3
4
3
0
7
0
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Capt. Addison................... Rev. Foster Pegg Cpl. Tavener ........ 7.4 Cpl. McGregor mo 2 DAY!son Camplon
OTBER Q1OKET..
MARRIED. V3,, SINGLES,
This match came off on the Cricket ground on tarday and resulted in a win for the "Singles." Scores →→→
NARRIED,
T. E. Pearce, run, ont...
*****... 21
•Fir & Division,
KOWLOON FOOTBALL CLUB VS DÚFF. :,་," -- This match was played on the Kowloon side R. Haecock, e Laith, b Caxton.............. and resulted in a wla for the Buffs after a hard-A. B. Fowler, c Sharpin, b Isith fought game. The match was a fast ene and the Kowloonites, cut out the work for their and should put up a fight against the Hongkong opposcots. They played a good, all-round game
men when thay meet agalu. The Boffs won by two goals to n.8,
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Dr, Atkinson, b Appleford
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26
10
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ASAHI
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2
Allagara....
SAPPORO
T6
Anglo-Jayās atrauma.TIE, 7È
Anglo-Malays...
SAPPORO
Balgownias
$10.75
SAPPORO
3
Batu Tigastatzearen pda eneste
I
Bertams.....................
7/-
BEER.
Extras
Total..
3
Bakit Kajangs (pp.) ..............
-46/.
119.
Bowling Acalysis,
0, M. R.
W.
J. O, Saunders, c Aubray, b Sharplo THIS IS Rogers, b-Tarnerin, má ́8 Rowe, b Taraer ER R. F. Long, not out........
The Civilians mado a very poor show against the Sippers at Happy Valley on Saturday. The Sappers had things pretty neatly their own way in the second balf of play. The first half aaded one all but on replay the club's territory seemed to be in danger, Ref. to the con. clusion of the game the Engineers" added || Leith...... mmm.... 13 о .14 another four goals to their credit, the game Sharpin............
bus ending in a wis for bem by five goals Claxton................ 12
Appleford ........avis E Tamer
to n.i.
18
S
18 3
10
1
1
SINGLES.
D
| A. O. E, Elborough, c Rogers b R, Hancock 11
LEAGUE TABLE.
Buffi R.E
P. W. D. 7. 6
L. Pis.
Ο 13
ť
&
A. A. Claxton, c Atkinson, b R. Hancock 14 A. P. Dashwood, b Saunders
44
O -5
I 0
3
2
0 I 3
1
W. C. D. Turner, not out mean arius. 74 H. D. Sharpin, not out
winn
5 F R.G.A........... 4 2 * Naval Yard...... Hongkong....... 4 Kowlood. 4. а I 3
SECOND D.VISION.
B.O.C, V. HK, POLICE.
This match was played on the Military Ground at 2.37 pm, an Saturday. The Boys gave a good account of themselves and won easily by six goals to 005.......
LEAGUE CRICKET,-
CCC, Dr. R.0.A.
Wickham, & Hancock, b Pearceressierenveen : 3
A. Appleford, G. E. Aubrey, ". Jacki, A. U.
· Leith and B. F, Chapman did not bat
Extras... 12
R. Hancock. Pearce
Fowlar
Carey Uniteds..................................................37/6 prem. Castlefields acuistarost
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Kamuningston
Kaala Lampors.......
109/6
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Lauadrons (fully pald) .....................
Lansdrons (ppd.). .............................. ** Ladburys...........
Linggis re
London Asiatico....
London, Ventures...
Merlimaus.EDELAYE
Pajams...........
.62/6
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Total....... 183
Sapongs......
27/
Bowling Analysis.
Seafields..... --
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TIMBER MERCHANTS,
Shelfords......oei'istons böksterpie
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POWER OF THE PALACE
EUNUCHS.
The abova, teams mest on the Craigengower ground and the game resulted in a win for the Artillerymen. The scores and analysis fol.WIELDER'S CP UNLIMITED INFLUENCE
low:-
CC.C.
Maxim guns were rus along the Bund to the far side of the Garden Bridge where they took up a position facing Broadway. The Englacer Company and the German Company also assembled on this sin of the bridge and a patrol of the latter Company was seat down Broadway as far ds Dint Read to see that this thoroughfare was kept open. The Arillery bad in the meantime assembled at the goo-L. E Lammert, c Goodali, b Bagnall Maxim was brought up to Garden Bridge and R. A. Carvalho, b Baguali......... shed and papated for a call, while a thlid R. Pestonji, b Bagnall ...........in e mandarine 10 the Light Hors 13de up from the Rica Olub where the squadron had assembled E. L. Braga, c Fizzereld, b Bagosti......... and the mousted section of "A" Company went
7. H. Taylor, b Bagasil to the subshed to act as an escort to the Ar-1. V. Braga, lbw Goodali ..... tillery. 1 he other Companies of the Caps W. H. Vaib, c Barnett, b Paris
J. D. Naria, c and b Bagnall............................. were called out and they immediately took ep stitis in Hongker and patrolled the rrads which were mainly crowded with Chinese...
Road Bridge and later all the stucteers sta One Maxim guo was dispatched to Chekiang tions on the Garden Bridge were sent off on pairal duty,
he Artillery fo'l in at the Guashed berwarn
A. Rose, c Brannigan b Bagnall ......... P. Currie, e Goodall, b Paris' ..... H. Rapp, not o
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Toetsoglo.
Ualted Serinngs .............
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3 30 ant 4 pm. and harnessed up. At 4 15 they: moved off an 1. oscorted by the mounted pec Bagnail... tion of "A" Co., traversed The Buad, Saward, Winckworth)..................... Minghang, Woolung, and Halbing Roads to Garselt....... Chekiang Road Bridge, where a short halt was Goodall. 4- made; after which they proceeded to the Grushed.
Laris
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99 two classes of eunuchs who can be distinguish. od by their voica. One class bas a femálo tont
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Total.............
Bowling Analysis,
0. M. -R,
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45
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barmless lady, her surroundings headed by the
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A CURIOUS SPECTACL?. Outside a mob neveral thousand strong accu- pied the cotite length of the North Soocho Road from Kaosul Kuad to the Chakiang Road Bridge. Averyone was tryh g to force his way towards the iron door of the godawo, now fast closed, and bolled within. Soms Chicke succeeded in clambering on to the window. sills, and, clinging to the iron bats, wora uble totes What was going on, iodide, and help to swell the tumult in some cases crowds were gathered round stomp-orators who were evid enly rousing the general discutent by their bustile haranguing. The Foreign,, Sikh and Chinese Polico suuggled manfully to keep a iami circle around the man entrance clear, but again and again were compelled to give way by the sheer weight of the assembling crowd. if those without the building desired to enter, many of th350. withlo appeared to desíla to get out, for atʼidiervals the door was thrown opan and a regular stampede ook place. At these times, before the police could close the diors again their cords was repeat
The crowdson Nor & Soochow Road between edly bakra and swarms of'iuffisos" 'forced' their way into the building. To see anything orth-Holag gad and Chiking Road were of the attempts made to address the assembled again very dease abortly before six o'clock and Chinese was impossible. The audience, spa foreigner who tried to get through to the densely packed that to force one's way through kiang Road Bridge aboa: that time tried back it was impossible, were standing on the arma when he came face to face with a big crowd of and backs of the beaches waving their arms, Chiasse, many of whom held hammas and shrieking at the top of their voices, and con bimby poles. stantly raising loud and angry cries which were beard and taken up by the mob waiting out. The V lunteers ware. diamissed at 8 p.m.” ̈ alde. Attempts were made to break up the Last night everything wàs quiet again in the benches and when Dr. C. N. Davis, the Assist-region of North Chekiảng Road. The North ant Health Officor, patered, maituri assumed a Soochor Road was almost destrad and only a very ugly look. Dr. Davis was pulled dowa byƒ.w pedestrians were ta ba 'seño in the other the excited crowd just as he had reached and areer, except in Kailogoad where a small was about to mount the platform. This was the crowd was list, ning.enga ly to the remarks of signal for the general break-up of the meeticasone local orator,,· Tha catire West Hoogkew Das of the leading Chinese go-t.y wrote des strict was, carefully pairoiled until a late ha bl ckboard a notice to the effect that the hour by Leveral offers of the S M. Police, bat Pestozji
everything poin ed to quiet and peace for the Currie 4 meeting was postponed and suggested another, night. at a later date, in the Town call. Yeiling wildly the Chinese stampeled out of the godown, and their 'reappearance to thë street was the signal for more hostile demonstrations outside. The police on duly "escoriad Mr. Landale, Dr. Mocrnd D Davis to their respective vehicles
BREAKTIG UP TUR MÖD,
News of the bestilo attitude of the crowd was conveyedtothe Central Police Station soon after the meeting opened, and few minutes after if had broken up about thirty Foreign constables, none of whem carried any more deadly arms than heir baloar, arrived on the scene. They were marched almost to the Chekiang Road Bridges and then, under the Captain Superintendent's perkosal directioze formad up abreast right
ORDER RESTORED.
Cap. Clapham, c Lammert, b'J. V. Biga... Co L Paris, b Lommert...... Capt. Garouit, b Lammert Lt ngoall, b Lammert.
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Bowl ng Aralysis
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Library Museum
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Non-Chinese... Chinese
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THE QUESTION OF THE QUADP. 5. Braga
CHINESE ATHLETES FIND IT CUMBERSOME,
The Chicest national athletic meeting, at Nanking was got allowed to pass without exer cising semo infilience on the vexed goestloc of the queue. On the voyage dowo tion the the travelling athletes. The general consensus North subject came up for discussion among ofopinion was that the queue was a grave h.ndi- cap, and as a result à number of the competi. tors cut off their queues before they landed. tucked their queues into their belts or the tops During the contest (be majority of the sludanis
of, their "sherir," but often the queue wood stip aut and trail bebind them in the air. One competitor had the misfortuns after clear- the bar in the high jump to dislodge it with bis queno. He failed to jump the same height
acrosstheroad and began to drive the mob west- at subsequent altempts and appeared the mixt Nard, Chinese, whether giunding on the side. Į day minus the queyh -
KOWLOON CRICKIT CLUB 8, ROYAL
NGINEERS AND DẾTIH,
The above match resulted as under:-
E AND DEPARIMENTALS.
Cerpl McGregor, c Brett, b Garwen as Lt. William3, e Wearer, b CarwOD............................... 73
Capt; Bell, b Carwat...... 33 Rev. Foster Porg, not out...... Capt. Addison, low Corwin,
............... 12
Events Coming,
Torsday, and Novambir,
Saultary Board meeting, 345 p.m.
St. Andrew's Ball Fractice Dance, City Hall.
Wednesday, 3rd November.
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S. M. Mathews, « Banbury, b Weaser Coxpl. Tavanur, not out...... Coral Campion, Corp), Davisan, Sap. Smith and Q.M.S. Davier, did not bat ano
Extra
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Totali
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