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LANDSLIDE.

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FERRYBOAT COLLISION.

DOCK LAUNCH TO BLAME.

At an enquiry bald at the Har- bour Office on the 16th instant into a collision that 'coonrred on the 11th instant in the Harbour betwoon the Dook Company's launch C, when aleaming 10- wards Hongkong, and the Yau- mati ferry launch Fai Ting. steaming towards Yaumati, Com- mander C. W. Beckwith, RN. Harbour Master, has given the following finding-

"I take the evidence from a ground, when the common

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launches were at a distance of Finnan Haddocks - 50

some 300 feet from each other.

The C4 was then slightly north Selected Kippers - 40

of the Central Fairway, having

the Fei Ting on her starboard Red Herrings

bow. At this point, the caxswain of the C4 admits in his evidence that he starboarded his helm and gave two short blasts, and that shortly after- wards the collision occurred. The Coxswain of the Fel Ting in his evidence states that he observed this manoeuvre on the part of CI and heard the two short blasts, but by that time C4 was so close ahead of him that it was im

TO BE RELEASED SOON.

At the Magistracy yesterday The Canton Government's

aitemoon Mr R. O. Hutchison con- gunboat "Eong-tai" and torpedo ducted an enquiry into the death of destroyer "Lui-cheng," interned in Macap a mouth ago when the an earth ecolie who was killed in possible to avoid the collision by

revolutionists failed to effect their capture, are expected back a day or two, in Canton in acconting to reliable information

the

to

ment

hand,

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Times. The Canton Govern

has instructed Colonel Loo Yim-shan to go to Macao to bring the ships back, whits Mr. Tse Shau Yam, a member of the Canton Foreign Bureau, is goios to Macao" to express to the Portuguese officials the apprecia- tion of the Chinese authorities for the friendly attitude of the farmer during the recent negotiations, over the return of the ships.

Throughout the entire negotia tions over this unfortunate in- cident, in which several Portu- gusse guards were wounded by

the

Jandslide which occurred at Taiwan, alteration of helm or engines Hungbom, on the 7th. inst.

although he did go astern on

Fei cha

Ting's engines appears that while deceased and

actual a number of other coolies were before the

impact loading two trucks with earth for took place. I find that the Ci the foundation of the new quarter had the Fei Ting on her starboard for the European employees of the side for some considerable time Kawloon Docks, a boulder slipped before the collision took place, and from abute, carrying with it a lot that it was plainly C's duty to of earth and stones. Deceased have altered course ander the was completely buried and was stern of the Fai Ting in sufficient Jend when dug out. Another time to have prevented the col- cle who was also buried is now liston. instead of which, the in hospital.

The following formed the some 300 foet Messrs G. E. Stewart, F. C. M.

her starboarded abe Hurls and G. Stark.

which action took her more advancing Mr T. H. King. Deputy Superbroadly across the intendant of Police was also preferrs, which made the collision So that the then inevitable.

seat.

launch

CA stood

品

on

uratil

when belm.

I Murray, medical officer whole blame of this collision is in charge of Kow! mortuary.due to careless navigation on the the rebels when they ran the ships stated that the fourth rib on the part of the coxswain of C4. Chan into Macao, nothing unreasonable has been brought up by the Macaoh side of deceased's body was Kam, who contravened Article broken. With the exception of R. of R. 1, therefore, order his be and authorities.

reports several small scratches there were certificate, No. 3709, to Chinese papers es to difficulties and disagreements are not correct. according to the statement of a high local official who discussed the matter with a Times repre sentative. No terms were asked by the Macao authorities for the release of the two ships.

published by one Hoogkoos DU external juries. All the suspended for four months and to Sergeant Murphy stated that pass a further examination before

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organs were normal.

deceased wa- buried in six feet of

earth. To his knowledge there had been to raia during the forty eight preceding the landslide hours

to dig up Coolies commenced deceased five minutes after wi Dess's arrival.

ran

same is returned to bim."

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also, when indigestion begins the blood suffers. Therefore, the treatment of indigestion and demands stomach-sluggishness something more effective than Many people so far misunder-purgatives, An earth molie stated that at

If you suffer from any form of Mr. Herbert Goffe. Britishstand the digestive system as to 2.30pm. 6 the 7th. a foreman shouted that some earth and a Consul-General in Canton, has treat it like a machine; neglect. indigestion choose your diet care- ing it until it works sluggishly, fully and take wholesome nourish- boulder were falling and witcess issued the following circular →→

All the other coolies ran in "A letter has been received then irritating it into work again.ment. Above all, start building bi directi, but deceased. in from the Chairman of the Joint The stomach certainly needs up your blood by taking a course A saake, of the non-poisonous passing the space between two Council of the British Red Cross help at times, but a study of the of Dr. Williams pink pills. variety, ten feet long, was early trucks, was buried by the earth. Society and the Order of St. John process of digestion will show Then under the influence of the as commonly regenerated blood. your digestive this morning shot in the vicinity | Another coolie was alsų buried by of Jerusalem in England ask that purgatives.

system will respond naturally, of the China Light and Power earth. There were altogether overing for an 'Our Day' Appeal taken, are seldom necessary.

To safeguard your digestion your appetite will improve, and Company's premises at Kowloon. eo men at the pot; all escaped to be made this year, on the

Whilst on patrol duty at with the exception of deceased and 14th of October, in ald of the the diet must be controlled. your food will do you good.

Digestive debility has often Chatham Road at about 1.30 the other coolie. It had been hospitals and similar institutions Over-eating is always harmful,

but one must assimilate enough resulted from the use of par- ... Sergt. Rozekwy, of the mining for several days befote in the United Kingdom.

"I am confident that British food to supply the needs of the gatives, but only benefit can Hunghom Police Station. had the day of the landslide. his attention drawn to a light

A coolie foreman said lecessed's subjects in Canton will respond blood. Remember, the blood has accrue from regenerating the displayed near the quarters of the unbility to escape was due to the generously to this appeal and Ito carry nourishment all over the blood, therefore begin Dr. Wil Power Company, and on arrival fact that he was actually working shall be glad if they will meet body. find fuel for its energy, and liams' pink pills, now. You can at the spot a number of excited at the time. Witness bad step the me at the Consulate-General on defences against its enemies, as obtain the pills from dealers Chinese pointed out to him

boulder before but be paid no atten- Monday, the 23rd igstant, at 6.30 well as the requisite juices for everywhere, or from Dr. Williams' Hence, when the Medicine Co. 96 Szechuan Rood, suake which was lying comfortabtes to it as the firm which employ.p.m. to discuss ways and means digestion. ly coiled up. The unwelcome visited him only undertook to cut the and appoint a committee to take blood becomes weak and fails to Shanghai, at $1.50 the bottle, $8 or, which was about ten feet in earth and erect walls. There had charge of the arrangements." do its work, indigestion arises; for 6 bottles, post free. length, was soon dispatched by the been no blasting that day.

Mr A E. Wright, bl be Public Sergeant with his revolver. The

first sho: failed to catch the Works Department, stated that snake in a vital part, but the eo precautions had been taken to The earth po the second round bit the reptile prevent a side.

The oppos squarely in the head and killed whole was good. it immediately.

portion ought to bare been cut back The dead reptile was this morn-and the boulder shored.

ing dispatched to the Central Examined by one of the jurors Police Station, where it is the Mr Wright said that if a boulder | object of considerable attention stood out in a cutting it was cus in Mr. A. H. King's office. tomary in Hongkong to leave it alone A bigger specimen, it will be in the belief that it was safe. This remembered, was shot by another practice was dangerous. Sergeant of the Force at Kennedy Town recently.

UNLAWFUL

MEETING.

Mr S. B. Spalding, overseer employed by Messrs Leigh sad Orange, deposed that he was in charge of the work at Taiwan, He visited the place every day except Saturdays and Sundays, He tested the foundation on the morning of the 7th. He saw the cutting of the SIXTEEN MEN CHARGED.earth and noticed the boulder. He The sixteen men secured by the asked the No. 1 foreman to cut West Point Police in a raid of away the face of the boulder, which No. 1, Po Tack Street at 1120 was protruding 1' 6 by 2. la p.m. on the 16th instant, appeared his opinion no precautions were before Mr. R. O. Hutchison this necessary against the boulder.

Mr Hutchison decided to adjourn morning on a charge of holding

an unlawful assembly, and, in the the enquiry and asked the jury case of one of them, with being what evidence they wished to hear

in possession of a loaded revolver, at the next hearing. Amongst the prisoners is

The jury sal they desired to heat

Chinese sapper from the Royal the architect. Engineers.

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The enquiry will be resumed at 4] It was stated by the prosecu- p.m. to-day. tion that the room in which the alleged meeting was held w88 | EIGHT-YEAR-OLD CHESS MASTER. furnished after the manner of The eight-year-old Polish chess Triad Societies.

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The prisoners were remanded, contested 20 games simultaneous- and, with the exception of the ly at the Hotel Majestic recently man charged with being in pos- with the best players of Paris. session of the revolver, were all He won 17 games, drew two, -released on ball of $25 each. and lost one to M. Bohomolec..

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