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St. Andrew's Ball.

A BRILLIANT FUNCTION, JOYOUS SPIRIT REIGNS AMID PICTURESQUE SURROUNDINGS.

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Last night, the memory of St. Andrew, Scot lead's patron Sint, was once more bonour- el by the a anal brilliant social gathing unparalleled anywhere in the East which has coms to be kn was St. Andrew's Ball List night, whether in the tempera'e cilmes of the Wast or the tortid atmosphere of the Exit, patriotic Scots-ledeed, it is not easy to fidd & Scotchman who is not-regathered to honour the memory of their great Salot by fasting and merrymaking, not unmlagled with due solemnity teft ting the occasion. The phena maal gathering which was present had the fallest opp r'unities of finding out for them- selves what excellent hosts the average Scotsman. makes and that when he undertakes to do a

thing, no matter what that may be, be laves nothing midway but carries it out with a thoroughness and skill which candol but fail to excite the kecuait admiration and envy. The 190 Bal did not in any way fall short of the traditions of the part and in every way was, a billast success: The decorations, which at- ance bespoke a tremendau amount of energY e mbined with ski, wra carried o it on the sama lavish scale as bas characterized them ia Famer years, the whole scheme of emb.lish meats being simple but effective ad it was a plea inre to gotice that the Decoratio Commites wisely avoided the not uncommen mistake of over-decoration, which tends to spoil the whole. effect. Lory before the hour fixed for, the commencement

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY DECEMBER 3 1910

8 'Sr.thspey and Ret! Stewart of Garth Monymusk & Cel

9 Va..... The Dollar Friacers To Two Step.....Yip-i addy 1-ay * Valee......The Draid Prayer 11 Two Step............Whisng Rufus 13 Velse. Fogo d'Autmne 14. Bightcome Reel Mis, McLeod of Raassy 45 Tolk

...Off We Go 16 Strathiney and Reel (i) tummond

of Perth 7 Fighland Schottische... Blue Bonnels 18 Caledoslan...This Royal 9 Eightsome Riel... The Fairy Danca 10 Valse SAS ADENIZANDIPE at Two Step Petite Topkinois 11 Valss and Galep ..

Blus Dantiba and

Foxhunters

THE SUFFER,

Caresmaats

Doble, Captain R. B. Cray rd, R.G.A. Messrs. R. Dickson, G Morton Smith, J. Clark, J. 5. ..C Nellsor, 1, W. Stewatt, A. C. Leith, F. G. Walker and C. C. F. Cansingham.

The Supervision of the Supper arrange- ment:-Messrs. H. S. Wynce, Jas. Mcdonald, David Keith, Frank Graham, J. Dalzel, D. R. Mackertio, J. Reid and J. Wilkle,

Dancing was kept up till the "wee, sad" bort Lang Bolt this lux, strains of "uld Lang Syne brought the 1910 Ball to a close.

H. M. S." NEWCASTLE,

ARRIVALJATESINGAPORE.

H. M. S. Newcastic arrived f.om Colombo et Singapore a few days ago and went along. She was expected to leave for Hongkong abort side section six, Tanjong Pegar wharf, to coal, ly after her arrival.

Hon. Secratary. excorted the President's party At the conclusion of the eighth danco, the and was piped by Fips-Major Eu nside into the upper-ioom. Besides those composing the official set of lencers were the following: E. A. Hewett and Mrs. Ecdford, Mr. C, H, Rossed Mr. E. Ormiston and Lady Fayrer, Hoo. Mr. and Mrs. Chamier, Mr. J. W. C. Bouant and David Wead, Mr W. Arusting and Mrs. Mr. Armyteng, Mr. R. M. Dyar and Mer, Atkinton, Mr. Day'dod and Birs. Bideley, Consul-General J. W. Jameson nod Mr Pollock and Mr. G. Pa'lock and Mrs, Geddes,

THE PIOUS MEMORY OF ST. ANDREW

he was cus of the three British men-of-war which were ordered to Lisbon at the time of out from Chatham to replace the Bedford, the Revolution. The Newels bas heep order which ran on the racks off Qelpart and was wrecked. This is Her first commission, Sho period of service in the Far East will be one of wat completed only this year, and her first

two years. The Netcaste is a second class craiser and has a length of 433 ft., and a beam of 47 ft. She displaces 4,Fotens, and is cap. During supper the Ch'el propes:d the trastable of a speed, on her inditated barse-power received, be usted the as embled company to wick, and the Wallsend Engineering Company of "The King," which having beta ky-lly of 22,000, of 25 kunts She was built of Els- drink to The Pious Memory of St. Androw are the makers of her engines. 40 doing so, be delivered, with a clear ecun- A few hours after she arrived at Gibral ciation the following werds, every one of which tax, orders were received to sail for Lisbor was disinc ly heard and reached, the foribest at full speed, and the Arcastic lost no recesses of the prampto upper-room-Ime in getting away. She put u of the first dance, a steady stream of invited Society, call upon you to respond to the and to the disappointment of the crew who had Members of the Hongkong St. Ardraw's Lisbon two days after the trouble broke out, guests poured into the City Half. His Excel. Jency the Governor Sir Frederick Lugard and proposed this night the world ever, wherever was discovered in a perfectly tranquil stale,

toss of the Evaning-the time-bonoored toast been looking forward to a lively time, the city Lady Luzerl also arrived at an early hour and after being met by Chief Murray Stewart and

Caledon'as so ne mit 1 gether to show Captain Hunt west ashore on the arrival of the General Comilice, the gubernator heritage from a proud and romantic pater. It was understood that every consider fealty to those traditions which are their national tho vessel, sud made a call on the Brit th Minis party was piped fato St. Andrew's Hall by Pipe Major Burnside, of the Germiston High-

traditions summenlag to high codeavour in ation had been and was being paid to British landers, stationed in South Alti a. The pre-

the greater Imperial destinies which Scotland subjects, and the Newcastle, consequently, after seccs of this stalwart son of Scotia gladdened

now aba as with her o'd caemy-and I luv to a three days stay in the port, resumed her voy. the hearts of loyal Scots who were fea ful last

you Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemes age to the East. Daring this time the crow the music should be supplied by a duský vetary

our distinguished and welcome guest- were not allowed ashore, and those on board of the magic pibloch Suffice it to say that the

uvite you to join us, in commemora fog, in the knew very little about what was happening in gentleman's faultless execution on Bcotia d's. Balot, I ask you, ose and all, in me in

old way, in the old words, Scallad's patro⚫the capital. national instrument was all that could be drinking, in soleme siicce,To the Pious destred and elicited many inspised "Hooch)" The music was supplied by thei immoral Memory of St. Andrew."-

Band of The Buil, and was playit with a de. gree of skill which was fully appreciated by lovers of the "light, fantastic." As in former years, "Auchtermichthy was patronised, with much energy, where those who participated in the active enjoymeots of the evening slaked their thirst with the best of b.veriges. With coa- siderable foresight, the Commites made das provision to facilitate the work of finding part cars by furnishing a number of tristing-places.

THE DECORATIONS.

The toast was drack io silence.

THE LIGGIS.

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The time-honoured ceremony of bringing in the baggis was then performed amid a flutter of excitement. Pips Burnside played in "the baggls, which was car ied by Mr. James Walker, while Mr. G. L. Duncan brought in the qua'ch These were placed to front of the Chieftain. who givs the carriers of the haggis and the, whisky a dram from the quaich, Ho next panico bimself from the quaich, which was man guests, the whisky bearer supplylog e.ch afterwards banded in turn to each of the gent e with a drin

GREETINGS.

the close the Chieftain read his own ard Hongtoog Scots telegrams to Brilher Scots of Ticotsio, Singapore. Magile, Foochow, Wel haiw i. Penang. Amoy, Shanghai, Yokobama, Kobe, and Nagasaki, as follows Chief Stewart and Hongkong Scots Freet brither Scots," Their replies were also read,

The piper played the President and his tab'e guests from the supper room to the bal'room.

The menu was as follows:

MENU.

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"Some bic meat and conos cal, Ardinme-wad eat thet wart it; But we hae meat and we can eat,

And as the Lord be ihankit."

1-Saddle of Muto.. 1-Roast Turkey 3-York Ham 4-Corned Tongue 5-Foust Capon G-Roast Beef

-G1ms Piè $-Sheep's Head Pie

l'ato de Fole Gras en aspic 10-Lobster. Ealad 12-Reast Wild Duck

-Chicken Salad 13-Roast heasant 4-Hot Potatoes

THE HAGO15 *

"Fai fa' your honest sonsie face, Great chieftain o'the puddin' race, Aboon them ye tat your place." "Freedom and whiskey gang the gither. Tak aff your dram"

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THE COLLISION ČASE,

SHICERS EXONERATED FROM CLAME,

10th ult. attending the collision between the Bildth The adjourned Inquiry lato the cfr.umstances steamships Helming and Kwong-ung, "both of Hongkong, was held at the Harbour Offico this morning, Commander Hasil Taylor, R., arbour Master, presided, while the assessore ware Lieutenant Coudenay E. Stainer, R.M., H.M.S. Tamar, W.,H.,Paddio, Master of st Glo ogle; R. A. Biras, Master of British 5.0. Sul-an, and Jams Camston, Master of sa, On Ice,..

Mr. Reader Harris appeared for the owners and Master of the s.. iot-ming and Mr. R. F. Master was for the owners and Master of the s.. "Kwong-tung."

passed the small joss house. On arriving at ite small creek the Homing was coming towards thom at an acute angle, and about half a mionto later she struck the Kwong tu amid-ship. Witness never altered his course or five feet away. He shouted Starboa it up to the list mlaute which she was four and before the man at the wheel bad time to do so she struck the Kwong tung, After the coliston he went amidship and it annoyed and told the Captain of the Wet-ming that he had enough of his humbug. Witnes had bena in command on the river for 13 years.

The President-Did yon go straight on after the collisiou? Yes.

Did you stop-Yes. When?-When the boat struck.

As soon as you got clear you went ahead agala?-Yor.

What damage was done to you ?-Side plat Ings.

No damage was done under water?-No.. She did not pass me at any time.

Did the Hot Ating pass you at any tims? Mr. Reader Harris-You said you have been on the river for 13 years?—Yes.

during this period? -Three-

And how many collisions have you had

glasies for reading purposes only.

You are slightly short-sighted?-Yes, I use

Do you always go stright over to the north biak when you get out of the deep channel?- Yes,

you he thought of the collision? He thought What did the Master of the fol Sang tell it was a pure cecilent,

And could you account for the accident

Ne.

The Count adjourned fer tiffin at this stage. After the tiffia recess, George Ingram, Chief

trip on the river. He had beca on this run for said that the voyage in question was his fist Cfficer of the Keng Tung, was called and

five weeks fram to-day. He was oo the bridge of the Among Tung at the time when the ship was posing the barier. The Hot Ming struck Ming was never abead of the Kwang Tung Lethe Kweng Tung with a hard blow. The Ret

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NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

AN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION. [Specially Translated for the Hongking Zelograph],

having paused the telegram presented by the It is reported that Prince Taal Hana after Viceroy of the Thre. Eastern provinces, H.E, Hai-ling, and other High Authorities regard ing further shortening of the parind of estab fishing a Parliament, was exceedingly.ouraged and requeslad the Regent to severely repti.. mand those concerted but the Regant stated that the matter should not be noted,

MILITARY STUDENTS,

The Ministry of War has decided that from the next financial year all the Miltary studsats who are to be sent to Japan should be sent to Germany instead.

QUESTIONS IN THE NATIONAL ASSENDLY,

Lo Chick, a member of the National Assemb.. y las questioned the Minister of Finance in the A sembly with regard to the fisancial situation in Shanghat, saying that be had been informed that during the recent financial crinla in that city, the Ministry of Finance advanced a loan of two million tools, the Ta Ching Bank

the money come from foreigners or Chinese, one million taels and the Viceroy and Tantsi 31 million each. Ela wished to know whether and whether provition had been made for the deo repayment of same. Choa Ying Chew, another member of the Assembly, questioned the Minister of Foreign Aft is whether the Ministry has decided upon any policy th

pouring troops loto Manchuria on the pretext. churia and whether it can prevost Russia from dealing with the most critical situation in Man-

of suppraising Haughs.

TROOPS OBJECTED TO.

Csptalo T. Austio, Master of the s.s. Zot. ming, stated that at 5 p.m. on the orening of November 8, he was bound for Hongkong. healing and Kwongiusg "left before left out after the other. They kept that order him and the Charice fardouin last. They all until pasting Whampoa bariter. The distance. between cach ship was about half a cable pas After passing the ass house witness for sing a little jsi house on the North side. ed abead and passed the "Kwang-tang The Awong-tang was on his starboard side, He get clear ahead of the Kwongung" by still ahead with the Charles Hardouin coming about 209 feet. At that time the Heliang was this time the Kwong-tung" was overtaking up rapidly. His engines werd fall spord, at him again atstas board port side. A little east of the Powan Rock all four ships were abreast with the Charke fardouin on the starboard of

to each other. Then the oing slowed sing, respect vely. The ships were very close the "Kwong-tung" the Het ming and the fet

down and went ander the ming's stem and then to starboard quarters. The Kwong lung was closing up to him all the time, rang "full speed" to both engineers. After Ua seeing a collision was Imminent

H. E. Hsi-liang, bas drawn the attention of the The Viceroy of the Thies Eastern Provincas

this the Kwong-tung"

Grand Council to the advance and re-laforce- ming, and was blocked by the anchor, both

rap into the

ments of the Military contingents from ships stopping for a while. Witness then scat

Russia and Japan, both within Manchuria, on down the Chief Officer to see if the ship was

the borders of that country, and has making water and the latter returned and sad

urged that representations should be made Yes." They then slowed down and drypped called and stated he left Canton at io p.m.

The Captain of Cha Cha les Hand in was through diplomatic channels to the Govera. anchor at Whampoa for temporary repairs be on the 8th inst. 0.ber irer Steamers left behave consulted with General Yim Chang, the meuls concerned. The authorities, in Paking the arrival of the Nettle, and it was under-were broken and his stera was twisted and following order: Foi sung, Kong-tang, Hol- of Foreign Affairs concerning the matter, and A few shots were heard on the day following foto praceeding to Hongkong. Four plates fore his ship. He could see the ships in the Minister of War, and officials of the Ministry spod that an attack was being made on one of tricked. He was not touching bott m at the ging, and the Charles Hardouin, They were the monas cits, but nothing difiaite was known time of the collision. The Charles Hardontain this order from the time they left-Cantor.

It is expected that defialte steps will be taken in regard to this, and nothing was seen from

was making for the South bank at the time of He was overtaking the others when hep ssert and Japan to the matter. Whether any good at an early date to draw the attention of Russia the ship. The voyage was resumed lu partial the collision and went ahead.

the barrier. He saw the Helming sker her | will resul by adapting this course remains ta goorance of what had taken place.

Capt. Paddle-What speed were you going?-course to the starboard and run into the be seen. `` About 8 to 9 kaots.

Kanngtung. At the tims, he thought that something was wrong with the steering gear. Were liers any others en the bridge that night with you?-Yes, the two pilots.

You are a great friend of Capt. Austin-No, I have only met him twice.

Where ?-la Court,

NEWS FROM THE NORTH,

CONSTITUTIONAL RIFORM, [Special y Tranilited for the Hongkong Tela ruph]

Pilace Ching has strongly protested against the suggestions submitted to the Throne by Frinces Puias.and-Cute--Tsai-110 for the abolition of the Comm's.isa of Constitutional Reform.

A STRANGE SITUATION; H. E. si Liang has again sent an urgeet The Viceroy of the Three Eastern Provinces, tel:gram to the Grand Council regarding the actor of a certain Power, which has gradual surveys of certain positions. The Viceroy has ly advanced its troops. and made secret

regaested instructions.

AN INSURRECTION, The Tariat-General and Acting Viceroy of the Two Kwong, H.E. Tseng-Chi, has wired to the Grand Council stating that an incorrection of the people occurred la Llea-show-fu Pre- fecture, and that troops bave been sent to the place to suppress the icsurgents."

TROOPS IN CHINESE TURKESTAN, Mitizer Yim Choup, of the Ministry of War. bas decided to app:iai B.E, Tuin Obe-uel as an instructor of the rewly-reorganu'sel army. in Chinere Turkestan

TIB TAN ADMINISTRATION. A certain Foreign Minister in Peking bas communicated with the Minister of Foreign Affairs requesting that the present Administra- tion in Tibet should be changed.

FREION LOAKS.

Duke Traise brs infracted the Viceroys and Governors of the various provinces that in raising public loads they should ect in accord ance with estab ished rules in order to ensure uniform ty.

The scheme of decorations, as has already been stated, was carried out with an eye to simplicity. On the facade of the City Hall was placed a gigattic St. Andrew's Cross which at orce arrested the eye, the cress br ing composed of fresh greenery with elecaic bulus as a die active border. In the centre was placed a shield bearing the lion tampaus of Scotland on a red bac ground, ibe who's beingoaspicuous by the aid of bight illumin at Approaching the grand staircase the visitor ofte a prolusion of greenery and foliage, the colonnares having creeping plants twined sound them. The stairway was lioed with pot plants at iegulariaterva's and on reach fog the first landing..the lipo rampant again stood out distinctly wi i majestic pride. Im mediately behind was the Royal Standar3, on each site of which drop'ngs were hung bearing St. Andrew's Criss on a b'us background. Between this and the shield were the figures 1847" and "pro" picked out in electic lights, denoting the age if the Scciety. Right blow was erected a bye murr which re flected the beauty of the Crlosy as it pasret upstalia, Studding the walls at various places were shields bearing devices emblemitic of Scoland. The most pozi seat feature, how. over, of this portion of the dec rations and the most appropriate one, was a huge thistle over hanging the stairway. The emblem consisted attirely of illuminants which sheda flood of light round it and brought everything Immediately bolow It lato atriking prominence. Besides these there were shields bearing devices of a warlike nature, sach a spears, baule-axE9 sword",clc. St. Andrew's Hall was somewhat alaborately decorated and it was.apparent that i extra care bad beso testowed en ft. A huge Si, Ardrew's cross was placed at the head of the ball with the lion rampant in the centre with a profusion of Bugs as the background. On one side of the hall and placed in-ibe cen tro was the Scottish lion and on the apposite side was the President's crest, beating the motto "Spera melitara. The Society's coat -of-arms being the Socie y's motto was given a prominent place in the ball. Festoons of greenery. also entered into 14 sets of decorations and the costly lare ce tains bung

vices of two clever ladyanistes-Miss Car- over the various doorways and windows

rington, who will appear in ballad tongs, plated a charming picture. Et, George's Hall

ad Miss Vera Farras, a well-known come was as little embellished as possible, the only

dienne from Shanghai who has not appeared is features calling for special mention being the

the Colony before, and j'ing from the lauda Jarge, handsome, life-sizy portrait of Queen

tory remarks cs to her abilities she ought to Victo.is. The Theatre Royal was, as usual,

prove 2 drawing card, The fix-mastored converted for the nonce into a supper-room. Hell fell upon the Hoo, Secretary, Mr. P. S.

artiste will make her loftial appearance on The stage was transformed into a horse shoe Jameson, who was materially asi ted by the Saturday evening, while the later is xpected to rrive in the Colony shortly. Bilis Karrieg, table for the the Presiden's party, Shields, members of the viro's Comminess. To all spears, battle sxes swords :ced the these gentleman, the thanks of all are due for

lon is heard at her best in "Dear Homand" gallery and were also placed on the walls; their unselfish work and their efforts caract

and "Diddy and is reputed to possess a while the blue and white colours of the Society be too highly praised. The various Compitices voice. Mr. Burgess (King's Medalist) here and there were the only other embel

were composed as follows:-

has also to engaged to sive exhibitions. ishments in this part of the Cly Hil

General Committee.-Hop. Mr. Murray of sword-swinging and those who havs already THE DANCE.

S'esatt, Hon. Mr. Henry Keanich, Hon. Mr. seco this gentleman's fine display in this parti W. Robertson, Rebiri Shewan, J. W. D.dnire bis kill. Add to this Mr. Stephenson's W. Chatham, C.G., Messrs. T. F. Hough, Ha'ar fice will be given farther opportunities to nar, Andrew Forbes, W. Armstrong, E. Ormis c'ever handling of character rongs and we ton, R M. Dyer and G. M. Dalgety.

have a galaxy of talent which ought to satisfy mittee along with:-Mes 1s. W. Dickson, C.

Invitation Commities. The General Cem- the mait confirmed grumbler as to lack of H. Ross, G. Pallecb, R. R Hind, David Weed,

amusen ent in the clong. D. Templeton, Capt. W. M. Stewart and Mr. P. S. Jameson (Hon. Sec) (Copvener),

com.

The ball rooms presented an animated scene. The beautiful dretats of the ladies vied with one another in their charming effect, which was counteracted by the sombre attic of the seiner sex, while on the other had the bright uniforms of the raval and military guests lent a dash of colour which complete a charming pleture: A feeling of bon coins chic prevail. ed throughout and a joyous spirit which flung care to the four wieds was manifest. Estbu alasm was by no means lacking, judging from the avidity with which the kaests took the floor auder what must be termed no uncertain dif ficulties, considering the large number of the gay throng who wished to dance simultaneous. ly and the limited space of the ball-rooms. The ball was officially opened by the dancing of the Lancers, the official yet belby as fol lows:-HE, the Governor and Mrs. Ketwick Hoa. Mr. Murray Stewart and Lady Lugard, Mr. T. F. Hough and Mis, Andes, Major General Anderson and Mes Eyrer, Sir F. Plg. gott and Lady May, Commadere Eyras and Mrs. Chatham, Sir Henry May and M. Or. miston, Hop, Mr. Chathim and Mrs, O.. Rose,

The programme was as follows:

EWEETS 16-Gooseberry Test 17-Jani Tartlets Z-Puffs 19-Jellies

20-illanc Mango

ICE CREAMS

21-Vanilla 22-Strawberry

3-Scotch Shortbread.

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BIJOU SCENIC THEATRE,

ENGAGEMENT OF NEW ARTISTES,

It is evident that Mr. R. H. Stephenson is spating no efforts to make his new enterprize a success in every war. In addition to th interesting films nightly town en the screen and which are all new to the Colony,

Presites there the mar with soul 53 dead the popular comedian has secured the ser Who never to himel hot said "This is my own, my native land. As home bis factstepse bath turn'd Whose beart ha h neer within tim bure'd From wandering on a foreiga strazd1"

THE OFFICIALS, Much of the work in connection with the.

Dancing Bed Music Committee-Mestry. R. Sutherlied (Convooer), C. H. Ress, H. C. clair, Dr. O, Forsyth, Messrs. W. Stewart, G. Joass, Capt, Stewart, A. B. Follock, A. Sia Balloch, G. L Duncan, W. Armstrong, J. Mc- Sec.). gregor, A. L., Shields and P. S. Jam:son (Hon.

Bannar (Convener) A G. Gerion, J. Mc Cird Room Ommittee.-Mesas, J. W. O, Cabbio, E. Ormistor, A. W. Walkinshaw, Jr Clerk, T., Petrie, J. S. Dubic and P. S. Jame son (Hon. Stc.),

Ledies Cloak Room Committee.-Dra. C. Forsyth (Convener), Blick, Mestra F, Mait led and E. Omblob.

Refreshment Room Committe-Messrs. T. F. Hough, A. Poles and W. Armstrong.

Supp: Committee.-H. E. Uampbell (Con vener) "Dress Circle."-Messis, A. R. Extra Valso.......... Vision of Salome Sutherland ( charge), R, McGregor, M. I Lancers.......The Mikado A. Murray, A. Rodger, D. Auld, A. David- 2 Valid...................Eton Boating Songsor, Adam Gibson, J. D. Logao, W. 3 Caledonians Scutch Airs D. Graham, Thos, Arther, 1. Hall, G. L 4 Valto. Choristers Doncan, J. M. McHatchon, Wm. Pittendrigh, 5 Lightsomo Reel (The Do'd among the W. D. Braidwood, C. A. W. Ferrier, and 3. Ball-Irving. Stalls,"~Matsen, J. Craik (in 6 Two Stop Marquito Parade charge), A. V. Mon, H. F. Carmichael, A. Ca'adozião...................Tha Highlsaders Stevenson, G. M. Hay, P. Douglas Wilion,

SUBSCRIPTION CRIFFINS,

RESULTS CF DRAWINGS.

Tot lost.

The first batch of subscription griffins which anived in port yesterday by ile ss. Anhui were drawn for at Kennedy's Stables yesterday, with the following results:-

1-Grey, P. M. Ross.

Capt. Brierley. 3-White, Way Foong Mess.

-Deo, C. H. Rosa s-Guy, W. D. Jupp.

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C. M. Meyer, 7- Ches. Hon. De Aikinson, 8-Grey, M. W. Mayer. g-Light Duo, Sir H.N. Mody, ic-White, N.J. Stath 11-Grey, J. W: Bolles.

-Ches, Capt. Fa'quhar, 1-Bay, Major Grace,

14-Cher, F. B. Marshall. Is-Gray, Hop, Mr. Murray Stewart, -16-Pie'd, Ellis Kadoole.

17-Brown, H. C. Ehrenfels, 15-Clas, D. Macdonald. 19-Grey, H. Humphreys, 10-Dus, G, Firsfärd." 21-Grey, F. B. Deacon,

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Mr. Reader Harris-Immediately after the collision, did the "Kwong-tung" go ahead?- Yes.

Did he say paything to you at the time ?-- Yes,

What did he say 7-He said "Are you satis. fied with your humbugging now? 1 asked Are you?" That was all that was said and he went on.

Mr-Master-When you tell your buoy what speed did you go?-low.

Dd you go full speed when you passed the barrier?-I may have, I can't say.

How for was the-Hoi, ffing behind the "Kwong-lang" when you passed the barrier -Atoal two ships' longths.

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At what rate dies your boat usually steam Various rates. At times it can do taf knots. You don't go full speed through the barrier?

-No

After you have cleared? -Yes. Do you know what speed the "Kwong-lung" was going don't know anything about the

• Không tung”

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The President-You can have an idea cf the rate your ship was going?-About a knol faster than the "Kwong-tung".

Mr. Master-Abeut how close did y:n pass. the Kwang-tang "PA good distance.

What distance-Baween four or five hun

dred feet.

How far were you away from the bink?-1 don't know. I won't

Abcat a hundred feet?-1 won't sty About three or four ships' lengths.

How far was the Bei Sung ahead of you? Where was the Charles Hardin-1 can't say, as I did not look for her.

She was not abreast of you then? -No. She is a much faster ship?.-Yes, Where there anything wrong with your en- gines that afternoon before leaving Canton?- Yes, but whatever there was has been rectified. Can you tell us the time the collision took place?-A 5.15 p.m. Immedi, taly alter 1 turned round to see how the ship was struck. How far was the Charles Ilardon bebied I won't answer that as she was astera of me ad it is absurd for a shi's Captain to look bebind who pass og the barrier. I must ask

the Court to cxcaso nie,

What time did you pass the barrier?-About 5.30.

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your ship?-185 fee.

Me Reader Harris-What-is-the length of

The order

What time does the Charles Hardouin leave Canton daily?-Uncertain times. to fing, stated that the ship left Canton on Wam McEwen, Chief Officer of the

and two pilots were on the bridge. th: 8th November at 50s p.m. The Captain of the four ship were hol Say first, then the Kwong Lung, Hot Ming and Charles Hirdowin bartier. After passing the barrier their ship last. They steamed is, bis order up to the pulled up to the Kwong tang" after this they

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clear had the "Kwong-tung." He After passing the jist house the Hoi Ming remained on the bridge till the collision,

was balf a ship's length ahead.

Mr. Master-About how far was the Hoi- passed the barrier -About 30 to 40 yards, ming away from the "Kwong-tung "when you What d's'auce was the loi ming when she was passing the Kwong tung 7-About thinly to forty yards.

And between you and the back?---About eighty yards.

Was there a pilot at the bridge all the time? Yep,

Who was directing the ship all the time 7- The pilot was steering.

What is the breadth of your vessel ?-About to feet....

Did you touch the bank F-Yes, when the Asyung lung was coming towards us.

Mr. Reader Hanis-How long have you

been on the Canton River?-About two months.

And this is your first experience ?—Yes. Were there any ships coming down at the time?-No,

Cap H.W. Walker, Master of the wing Jung, stated that he left Canton soon after five. Four ships left la the following crder:-ci sang, Kwon Harg, Holming and Charles Harduin. Alter leaving the busy be weat at half-sperd till he reached the barter. There he ore took the fei-sang and he then slowed down to, half speed so as to avoid it. After gasrieg the barrier he went full speed. He cleared towards the North bank at the time. The fo'ng was about 80 to aco feet ahead of them. When he was on the North Bank to saw the Hot ming, for a tims. If or bow was nearly up to the sera ofthe Kwong, tung. He was staiming at the rate of to knots. He noticed the Charles Hardsu'n coming up on the starboard side when he

time of the collision?-On the bridge.

Mr. Reader Harris-Where were you'at the

Since when?-From the time we left Can too.

THE FINDING.

The Court found that the cause of the collision was a rivalry between two competing vessels, and consequent carelessness in Davigation ou the part of both. The Court considered that ships should not follow each other so closely la these martow waters, and that steps should be taken to prevent the racing, which is so liable to result from the present system. The evidence howed that the st. Hoiter was immediately to blame for the collision being the overtaking row. The Court did not consider that the case was sufficiently sor lous to call for the cancellation or suspension of the certificate of competency of the Master of either vessel, but would point out that the practices alluded to might, if persisted in, lead 1o the most serious cos'quences.

CLAIM FOR MONEY LENT.

zgib ult.

FOREIGN LOANS. In order to ascertain the feelings of the peo- ple of the provinces Hupes and Huran cao. the construction of saltways in those provinces, ceralog the proposal to usn foreign loan for H.E. Tang Shao-yi recently Instructed the Hu Kwong Viceroy, H.E. Juf Cheng, to cause inquiries to be made on the subject, The Mialster of Posts and Communications is paw informed that the people are still very touchy upon this matter and anything that is done will need to be dose with great caution..

CHANGES IN CFFICIAL PERSONNEL., pected to take place within the next few days, A re-shuling of high official posts is ex It is believed that successors will shortly be appointed to buib H.E. Viceroy Oban Kwai- lang and H.B. Viceroy Chang Jon Chao, Chah- Kwei-lung will probably be transferred from Tientsia to,Peklog, and will be succeeded in the Viceroyship by Feng Shan, Tattar-General of Hupeh, who was, until a few months ago, in command of the fint and sixth divirions In Peking, whila H. E. Chang Jon Chup's succes- sor is suppated to by Tigh-liang, the Taitar- General of Nanking and late Ministar of War,

A HANDIOME GRANT. The Empress Dowager has sanctioned tha print of eneşhird of the money in the Privy the expenses is respect of the administration Paura towards the Naval Funds and to defray of reform measures in the various provinces.. The Frines Regent informed the Grand Coun is about the matter on the soch fast;

This morning in the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court-before Mr. Justice Hirt land-a case was called to which Chan Hing Yu, trader, No. 21 Graham Street, rued Yooog Lun Sai, trader, No. 503 Des Voeux Read Central, for Sigo, being morey lent. Mr. Reader Harris of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist The Grand Council has wired to the various appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. F.X.Provincial Auborities and gremblies, toat d'Almada for the defence.

Plaintiff, under examination, stated that the money paid is dispute was paid over is the was signed by the defardant and handed sour form of a promissory note (produced). The to witness. No money pissed; it was a trant- fer. Wildess was formerly a clerk with Ed. wad Lee & Un, of which arm defendant's son was compradore. Witness had entered Into the employment of this company to act as shrod under a band of 12:0, which he 20- posited with the defendant's son as compradors of the arm, When they stopped business in Argus, witnesa went to the compradore and demanded repayment of his deprat tu did not get it. Afterwards te went to delendast (be compradors's father) and ob'ained this promissory nate frem hin.

INTENDANTS.

the regular order of In end sats la esch of tha provinces will be ar anged as follows:-(1) In- tendint of Co-stabulity; (a) Grain Intendant. (3) Sa't Intendit; (4) intendant of Industry:

FACTS ABOUT THE KOWLOON. CANTON RAILWAY.

The line is just over 13 miles in length, The coart uption commenced under the direction of the Public Works Department in the latter part of 1505.

made on July 28, 1910,

The first run over the complele section was

There are altogether 41 bridges on the section. The longest is 100 feet in legib. The case for the defendant was that the The tantis pumber five, of which the first that he would put his son in gaul if the money plaintiff had threatened the former and sald is the shortest and the second the longest, was not prid.

The longest tuncel is that at Peacoa I, over 7,000 feet. It was started in Jaeuary, After farther evidence had been led, the case1907, and the bradings met in May, 190g, w.s adjourned.

NEWS FROM THE NORTH,

PROPOSED EXTENSIVE REFORMS. (Specially Translated for the "Hongkong

Telegraph")

shortening the per od fac estat 1 shig a Parlia The Prince Regent has issued a decree for

The first man through the Beacon Hill. jannel was a Chinese excavator, who was élosely followed by an Ítal an aspirant for the hancur,

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There is ten per cent, of tunnelling on the section in relation to the length of the fine.

With two small 'g stations there are al together eight stations on the section.

One of the biggest jobs on the railway was the Kowloon Paint reclamation, which covers an area of 41 acier.

At one time thera were no fewer thau be- British, fatalians, fudices and Chinese.

WER 4,500 and 5,000 men at work including

There will be four locomotives and about fo cars of various kinds at work when the railway

in fall swing.

The total cost of the section will be cvik $12,000,000,

ment to the 5th year of Hsuan Tung and com minding that the Constitutional Laws, should bs compiled and regulations should be drawn up for selection of the Upper ani Lower Houses of Parliament; everything concernings Constitutional reform should be prepared and submitted to the Grand Council and the Re- gent's approval should be ebalood before

The cost of turning the section for the frit members of Pailiiment can to be elected. year is estimated by Government at $183,000, in constquence of the necessity of

lo traffic receipts the Government anticl: there connection with the matter, the various preparing all

preliminaritsin pates receiving a sum of $37,000 during the yamers are 'commanded to carry out their

Kast twelve months,

QUESTION CF DEPORTATIONS.

We take the following from the Manils, Timea -

opportunity to register is opinion on the de Daca more is the Assembly to have an portation of the Cliness carried out by 190g, by a bill to be introduced in the lower orders of the Governor-Gearral August 19, hoose by Assemblyman Guevara,

respective duties faithfu'iy. The icisy CHINESE IN QUE PHILIPPINAS. of Interior should carry out the taking of a consus and, establish police forces; the Minis iry of Finance should cony out the dates of superviting the adjang cat of finances and the revision of l'čin and customs tariff; the Ministry of Justice should establish Courts of Justice jothe various places coming under their jarlsdictionand the Ministry of Education should carry out the educational reforms. These are should not be delayed under any circumstances mitier of the utmost importance and they whatsoever. Each bead of the respective minlittles shall be held responsible for the duties entrusted to them and they should pro- pare everything in a satisfactory manner Before a Parliament is summed. They should submit a fall report concerning the proposed reforms and ask for Instractions so that they masy act accordingly. They must work with co-operation and in an amicable manner so that when the period la question, expires, nothing may be neglected or delayed,

proved the action of the Governor General by, At the session in Bagulo the; Assembly ap parsing a bill confirming his acilen ia depost logo amber of Chicerent the request" of the Chlbere Consul General.

Baguis measure which stands on the statute Guevara's bill providas, for the repeal of the books of the islands as a law. No rerion for the repeal le given and the bill is to take effect Immediately upon passoga.