August 1, 1895.]
nese farmers. Accompanied by two Chinese who aided to the deception, they started out a night fall. After two nights they arrived a Tieugsliek and reported, after encountering many narrow escapes on the way.
Twenty cavalry men were sent out as a scout- ing party on the 15th, but only three returned, the others having been killed by the Chinese.
The Chinese loss during the last few days will amount to several hundreds and this Japauese to about sixty.
TAIPEHFT, 22nd July. Fighting still continues in the country, with more or less severity. All the batter classes of Chinese have moved into the city, so that the farms are deserted and the fields practically giveu over to the rebels, who continue the same guerilla warfare, retreating into the hills as the Japanese army advances and returning as soon as they have disappeared, venting their anger on any small parties who may follow.
While there is considerable sicknes, it is not nearly so bad as generally reported. For the mouth closing on the 15th there have been 1,493 Japanese admitted to the hospital, 217 of whom were coolies 156 have died during that time and 410 r.covered. Dysentery seems to be the prevailing complaint, there being 221 cases.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
CONCERT AT THE MOUNT AUSTIN |
HOTEL.
A most enjoyable concert was given at the Mount Austin Hotel on Saturday evening in aid of the funds of the Alice Memorial Hospital. There was a large attendance and the performers had the satisfaction of knowing that not only were they contributing to a very pleasant even- ing's entertainment, but also that they were sub- stantially benefiting a most deserving institution. Mr. T. Jackson occupied the chair and in ppening the proceedings briefly referred to the claims of the hospital and to the low state of its funds The programme was as follows:-
Song.
Duet...
+6
PART I.
Keilie.
Rabenstein.
A Winter Love Song "
Mr. W. Macbean. (a) "Wanderer's Nachtlied
"When ich ein Voeglein waer' Mrs. Marten and Mrs. P. Sachse. "I'll sing thee Songs of Araby'
Mr. Geo. P. Lammert.
(b)
Song..
Song Violin Solo Song.......
Trio
CA
Good-bye"
Miss Lammert.
Mr. H. Goffe.
"
Looking Back
Mrs. Gordon. "Queen of the night"
At the close of the performance the Acting. Chief Justice. Hon. W. M. Goodman, proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, who, he said, vote was heartily accorded. Mr. Jackson then was always ready to assist any good cause. The moved a vote of thanks to the ladies and gentle- men who had taken part in the concert, which was also heartily given.
ATTEMPTED ESCAPE FROM GAOL.
On Tuesday morning a Chinaman, who is undergoing a term of six months' imprisonment, tried to prove that stone walls do not make a prison, but, like others who have tried, he failed.. This particular prisoner was, at 5.45 a.m., carrying a bucket to a corner if the prison yard when the brilliant idea cf escaping entered his head. He dropped the bucket and bolted through the undergiound passage leading to the new gaol, but, unfortunately for him, bis rapid exit was noticed by a vigilant warder, who raised an alarm by blowing his whistl. He then chased the runaway and fired five shots from his revolver at him, more with the intention Smart. of frightening than injuring him. None of the
Schumau,
Clay
Tosti.
Smart
Of cholera in its different forms there are Messrs. D. K. Sliman, C. H. Grace, and W. E. Crow. 198 cases, and 91 wounded are, being treated. Disinfectants are being placed in the street
drains and every precaution taken for warding Song. off disease.
K
The first lot of coolies for the southern ex- pedition has arrived. They are a hardy lot of Song fellows and so far have behaved much better than could be expected. A uniform of blue and a coolie sun hat of white makes them plainly distinguishable from the coolies who are con- nocted with the Civil Government.
Song.
PART II. "Salve! Dimora **
Mr. H. Goffe
shots struck the man, who continued ruuning up the passage until his career was checked by an Indian constable, who somehow made his appear- ance from the street. All was over, and the too Gou..od. hasty prisoner was taken back to his cell for punishment. After all it is better to leave the stone-walls-no-prison theory to poets.
C. Behrh, Moyer-Helmund.
Mr. D. K. Sliman. Violin Obligato (a) Ueber's Jahr ' (b)" Mädchenlied"
Mrs. Marton. "Call me back
Mr. C. H. Grace. Violin Obligato
Mr. H. Goffe "Return and Stay"
Mrs. Dowler.
Song........ Violin Solo
Song.....
1
Mr. H. Goffe.
Widmung
Mrs. P. Sachse. Major Namby”
Mr. G. G. Brady.
Denza.
W. E. Allen.
Schumann.
Wilkie Collins.
It is not known publicly how soon the expedi- tion will start for the south, but it is my opinion that no move will be made until the Japanese have settled affairs here in the north. The 1. Imperial Prince will no doubt be in personal Recitation.... command of the southern fores and will pro- bably have four regiments of troops. Many
Mrs. Gordon and Mr. G. P. Lammert were civil authorities will accompany the army, and unfortunately unable to be present, but Mr. Lam. it is rumoured among the officials that the mert's place was taken by alr. C. H. Grace, who capital will be at Tainanfu.
sang I would I were a king." Mrs. Gordon's Several of the higher authorities have ex-place was left nufilled. Rubenstein's beautiful pressed their sorrow that the foreignors in the south have been so greatly inconvenienced and very much regret that they have beow unable to give them this relief they deserve.
THE STORM.
On Monday morning apprehensions of a ty phoon were entertained, but fortunately the storm passed by. its influence here boing ex- perienced only in the shape of much needed rain and rather sharp squalls.
1.
..
duet Wanderer's Nachtlied" was well rendered by Mrs. Marten and Mrs. Sachse, after which they sang equally well Schuman's Wenn ich ein Voeglein waer," The solos with which the same ladies charmed the audience in the second part were warmly encored Miss Lammert's song Good-bye was also en- cored, but Miss Lammert did not respond, explaining through the Chairman that she had not prepared another song, though the audience would no doubt have been well pleased with a repetition of Good-bye." Mrs. Dowler's soug
Return and stay was warmly applauded.
Turning to the gentlemen, Mr. Grace was in quite his old form and used his powerful voice with good effect.. His song Call me back " was of course encored. Mr. D. K. Sliman we have never greater advantage than on Saturday night. His had the pleasure of hearing to singing of Gounod's "Salve! Dimore," with violin obligato by Mr. Goffe, was very fine, the purity of tone being perfect throughout, and, Satur-needless to say, an encore was insisted ou. The trio "Queen of the night" by Messrs. Sliman, Grace, and Crow was excellent, each part being well sustained..
On Friday evening the Spanish Consul received the following telegram from the Mauila Observa- tory-Binondo, 26th July, 8.15 pm. The storm previously announced is approaching the northern provinces of Luzon. It seems to be moving from S.E. o N.W. Do not know if the direction will change.
The Observatory notice issued on day morning was as follows:-At 10.55 a. There appears to be a typhoon near Bashee Channel. Red Drum hoisted. At 11.5 a. Forecast:-Barometer falling, light or moderate winds, variable, fair to showery.
K
Of Mr. Goffe's performances oa the violin we cannot speak too highly. A good many of those present had had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Goffe before at private parties, but this was bis first public appearance in the colony, We hope it will not be his last, but that he will often be able to run down from Cauton to assis at our concerts. Both his solos were heartily bacored
SERIOUS ALLEGATION AGAINST A POLICEMAN,
On Saturday the Hon. H. E. Wodehouse held an inquest on the body of Lo Yau Sing, hawker, 18 years of age.
Mr. Reece appeared for the relatives of the deceased.
Chan Sin, widow, said-The deceased was my son. On the 22nd July, at 7.30, I was at the entrance to the Central Market, when I saw the deceased take some vegetables to a purchaser who was in the street. He then amused himself in the street, and I afterwards saw P.C. 204, Wong Kam, run after him along the Praya and into the market. I did not see what took place in the market, but about ten minutes afterwards the deceased came to me and complained of hav- ing been beaten by a constable. I took him home and the next day, as he was very ill, I took him to the Police Station, where he died. He bad bruises on his back and on the left side.
Lo Yee said-The deceased is my brother. I saw P.C. 201 run after him, catch hold of his quene, give him six blows with his fist, and also kick him on the left side. The constable then let him go
Corroborative evidence was given, and the Magistrate adjourned the inquiry until Tu s day. He instructed the police to take each of the witnesses down to the market separately, and tell them to point out the exact place where they alleged the constable struck the deceased.
Mr. Reece, who appeared for the relatives of the deceased, asked permission to go to the place with his interpreter at the same time the wit- nesses went, and the Magistrate granted 'per- mission.
On Tuesday the inquiry was resumed.
Dr. Cantlie said that on the 24th inst. be made a post mortem examination of the body, assisted by Dr. Marques. The body was well nourished, and there was no external mark of violenco. Death was caused by fever, which was of a few days' duration. He was not quite able to reconcile the evidence with the appearance of the body. If the blows had been serious, bruises would undoubtedly have been on the body. lle bad no doubt that such an assault, if it took place, Mrs. Macbean played the accompaniment for accelerated death; but, medically speaking, Mr. Macbean's song, Mr. Schwencke accompanied the evidence was entirely opposed to an as- Mrs. Marten and Mrs. Sachse, and the remain-sault having been committed. In answer to ing accompaniments were played by Mr. G. Grimble.
On Sunday morning shortly after eight o'clock the typhoon gun was fired one round, indicating that a strong gale might be expected here, and the black drum was hoisted, indicating that the typhoon was to the east and that its centre was believed to be within three hundred miles of the colony. A notice issued later in the morning stated that the typhoon was to the S.E. of the colony, that it appeared to be moving W.N.W, and that a strong gale from N. to N.E. might be expected here. In the afternoon the black |
south cone was hoisted, showing that the The performance was brought to a lose by typhoon was then situated to the south of the a recitation by Mr. Brady. Major Namby," by colony. At 7 p.m. the cone was taken down and Wilkie Collins, which Mr. Brady gave in his the black ball hoist d, indicating that the storm own inimitable style, keeping the audience in a was westward of the colony.
state of laughter throughout. From 10 am. on Sunday to 10 a.m. on Mon-hear that Mr. Brady is shortly leaving the colony, We regret to day the rainfall registered at the Observatory but we understand the public will have another was 6.24 inches and during the suce eling opportunity of hearing him before he takes his twenty-four hours 3.65 inches fell.
departure.
{
Mr. Reece, who appeared on behalf of the rela- tives of the deceased, witness said deceased might have been struck on the back and kicked in the side, but the assault certainly did not cause death. Deceased had had intermittent attacks of fever before the day of the alleged assault, wben bis temperature might have been normal.
P.C. Woh Kum was asked if he would like to give evidence, and was told that there was no charge against him, and he need not say anything unless he liked. He did not give
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.