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by good cricket had made 31 runs, Ward was caught at point just before the luncheon hour for a hard hit and well played 64. He was at the wickets for an hour and twenty minutes and his score included 1 six, 2 fives and 4 fours. On the resumption of the game, Bowden Smith continued to play good and stylish cricket and he carried out his bat for 33, the remainder of the side except Davies (12) giving him little support. Considering the true state of the wicket, Vallings's performance in taking 9 wickets for 54 runs (the other wicket being run out through his smart fielding) speaks for itself.
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There is little to report about the L. R. C.'s batting, two of the side (Gordon 32 and Johnstone 24) making 56 out of a total of 66 off the bat. While Gordon was in he made things quite merry for the field, his hitting being clean and well timed, but as soon as he left the cricket was slow indeed, Johnston alone defying the bowling with any degree of confidence. He was the last man out for a patiently played 24. We have before alluded to Hastings' bowling and his figures (18.4 orers, 8 maidens, 31 runs, 7 wickets) are very good. On the whole, the fielding ou both sides was good, Col. Gordon being noticeable for his alertness. Не дегег missed an opportunity of back- ing up and it would be as well if several younger members of the club followed his example in this respect.
Being in a minority of 82 rans the L. R. C. followed on their innings and at call of time had run up 75 for 5 wickets, of which number Vallings made 30 and Gordon 21.
In view of the coming interport matches, we should much like to see more men at the nets nightly, for we feel sure that only by constant practice will Hongkong be able to hold her own against the combinations from the Straits and Shanghai which will be pitted against them during the second week in November. We understand that the Garrison will meet the Club next Friday and Saturday for their first encounter of the seaɛon,
During Saturday afternoon a great number of ladies were present to witness the match and by the kindness of Col. Gordon and officers of the West Yorkshire Regt. their band enlivened the proceedings with selections of music.
Appended is the full score:-
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Col Gordon, W.Y R., o Atkinson, b Vallings 16 E. R Morriss, b Vallings
A. G. Ward, c Atkinson, b Vallings
2
64
J. F A. Hastings, RN, b Vallings..
0
F. Maitland, run out
11
St. Bowden Smith, not out..
33
J. R. Gillingham, b Vallings..
0
P. G. Davis, R. A, c Johnston, b Vallings
12
A Mackenzie, b Vallings
0
A. Anderson, e and b Vallinga
5
F. Kew, b Vallings
2
18
161
hud. Rom. Wides. N.B. Wickets
-
Extras
BOWLING ANALYSIS. Oveis.
G. R. Vallings. 21-4 7 54
C Gordon
W. Ross......... 3 Capt.Langhorne 13 P.L. Ingpeu... 5
LADIES' RECREATION CLUB.
Maitland, b Morriss
C. W. Gordon, W Y.R, c
Maitland, b Hastings
H. S Moberley, HKR,
b Hastings
Rev G. R. Vallings, b
Hastings
0
५ 1
30
+
14
1
36
I
11
Capt Langhorne, RA, o
0 b Davis
3
32
c Morriss, b Gilling-
ham
21
0 b Davis
0
0
e Mackenzie, b Col.
Gordon .....
30
W. Ross, b Morriss
0
b Gillingham
T
S.-Col. Johnston, A.MS.,
b Hastings
2-4
Dr. Atkinson, c Maitland,
b Mackenzie
0
not out
4
not out
5
3
H. A. Ritchie, e Anderson,
b Hastings.....
5
P. Wodehouse, not out
1
Extras
13
Extras
79
Capt. Berger, HKR, c
Bowden-Smith, b Hastings I P. L. Ingpen, W.Y.R., o
Kew, b Hastings
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
75
Overs. Maid. Bins. Wides. N.B. Wickets.
First Innings.
E. R. Morriss. 7 J.F.A.Hastings 19.4 A. Mackenzie... 12.
21
8
31
5
15
2
7
1
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Second Innings.
18
2
27
2
6
21
4
J.F.A. Hastings 5 P. G. Davis Gillingham
Col. Gordon.... 2
JELEBU MINING AND TRADING CO., LIMITED.
The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of the Jelebu Mining and Trading Co., Limited, was held at Singapore on the 16th October. Mr. Arnot Reid (director) presided, and among others present were Messrs. Diez, Ewald, Burgmann, Schwabe, Lean, Vogler, Yeo Swee Hee, Low Cheng Seab, and Ee Choon Bok.
The Chairman, baving explained the unavoid. able absence of his co-directors, said the sub- stantial fact to be noted in the report was that, by their alluvial mining at Jelebu, they had earned a profit during the last half year of $3,000, but that was absorbed, and more than absorbed, by the loss that oc- curred through the robbery of treasure. It was, he believed, the first time that such a rob- bery had occurred in the history of the Malay Peninsula. They had taken such extra pre- cantions as were suggested to them, though he must not be assumed to imply that there was previously any lack of precaution. At Maliwun, there was a loss of $7,000, and the only thing that could be said concerning that was that, when they were opening up, it was scarcely possible to make a profit. Operations were being carried on very cautiously, and he thought there was reason to believe that, during the present half-year, they would be able to make their expenses, and continue to prospect, and develope the adjoining hills which were believed to be rich in lode tin. It was perhaps on the prospects of the Rin Lode at Jelebu that the more immediate future of the Company depended. They believed they had found a considerable lode of tin there. Their mining manager believed so,, und Mr. Bibby, who went up to advise them, believed the same. From very large samples that had been sent to Germany, they had obtained favourable results. At that particular moment, they had lost the lode. He did not suppose that they had lost it permanently, but it had been interrupted by a break. As regarded the development of the lode, they did not intend to rush down a quan. tity of stamps or crushing machinery until they knew they had the lode and had proved it thoroughly, and until they had brought to bank a very considerable quantity of ore It was upon these lines they were working. necessarily with patience, and certainly with much anxiety and care. At the last general meeting, it was left to the directors to find a new colleague to join them on the Board. and they were fortunate in inducing Mr. Jackson Millar to join them. Mr. Jackson Millar was a most useful member, especially at the present juncture, when they were considering the ques- tion of pumping and winding machinery and the like. Mr. Millar proposed shortly to go up and spend several days at Jelebu, to examine as to what could be done. He moved that the report and accounts as presented be adopted.
Mr. Diez seconded the motion, and it was carried.
This was all the business."
CORRESPONDENCE.
(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.]
MR. OTTOMAR HAUPT AND THE EXCHANGE QUESTION..
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS.'
SIR,-In your issue of the 20th October you give some remarks on the silver question by Mr. Ottomar Haupt, Paris, in the Financial Times. Under the heading Hongkong" he says:-As the quotation for Mexican dollars is 5 quite nominal in London no correct calculation can be established." This is misleading, the more so coming as it does from the pen of Mr. Haupt, who is considered, or rather has the reputation of being, an anthority on monetary matters. The exchange quoted in Hongkong is not based on the price of Mexican dollars 10 the London market, as might be inferred from
[October 27, 1897.
Mr. Haupt's remarks, and a correct calculation can be established based on the British dollar, the weight and fineness of which are of course known.
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Under the heading "Singapore and Penang he writes:-"The development of the foreign exchanges in the Straits Settlements with regard to the depreciation of silver is very strange indeed, and deserves to be watched." Mr. Haupt seems astonished that the exchange on London in the Straits Settlements ruled so high, that is, so much above the parity of silver, but had he contemplated the large flow of silver yen from the Straits to Japan (caused by that country adopting the gold standard, which came into force on the 1st October) he would have probably seen that the contraction of the currency which bas recently taken place in the Straits prac- tically accounted for the exchange in Singapore being so much higher than the parity of silver. Money became very light by the continuous withdrawal of so much" metallic currency, silver Japanese yen having been largely current in the Straits Settlements.Yours truly,
W. H. G.
the
Hongkong, 21st October, 1897.
THE DEFENCE OF HONGKONG AND
A LOW LEVEL TRAMWAY.
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS." SIR,-The time is now ripe for the construc- tion of the low level tramway, for it is now possible to lay it down without carrying it along the Queen's Road, the reclamation in front being sufficiently advanced to permit of its being laid down on the former Praya. From a military point of view it is strongly advisable that the Lyeemoon Pass fortifications and those at West Point should be linked together by a line of this sort, and as it would also run past the barracks and the Naval Yard it would be possible to pick up military stores or men there and throw them into the forts at either end of the island in much less time than could be done by other means; further, the men could be rapidly concentrated at either end of the island to resist an attack in force by the enemy, with- out being exhausted by marching, and thus would arrive fresh and fit. I consider it would add to the effective force of the garrison as much as an additional strength of 200 men. The tram line should be provided with trucks, for the carriage of goods, as well as passenger cars, and these should be capable of carrying even heavy guns if necessary. From a financial point
of view there is no doubt that such a line would prove to be a very remunerative investment, and I think the military authorities might grant a small subsidy on condition that they were to have the sole use of the line should they require it at any time. It would be used for passenger traffic during the day and for goods traffic at night. The tram-line would, open up new building sites both East and West. It would not interfere with the traffic along the roads it ran, on, but rather regulate it, keeping the two streams, going East and West, each to its proper side of the road. The capital for such a line would be subscribed at once, more than twice over
WIDEAWAKE.
Hongkong, 25th October, 1897.
RRITISH CONSULAR CHANGES.
Mr. H. F Brady will shortly proceed to Sam. shui to take up his appointment as H. M.'s Con- sul, on being relieved by Mr. H. E. Fulford, who succeeds him as Vice-Consul in charge of the shipping office at Shanghai.
Mr. Hausser, at present Acting-Consul at Soochow, proceeds at once to Momein, having been appointed to that post as H.M.'s Consul, Mr. W. P. Ker, who is at present attached to H.M.'s Consulate-General at Shanghai, reliev- ing him at Soochow,
Mr. A. Hosie, it is understood, proceeds im. mediately to Wuchowfu, as Consul, relieving Mr. J. W. Jamieson, who it is thought returns to Canton as Vice-Consul, Mr. E. H. Fraser having been appointed to Pagoda Anchorage.
Mr. L. C. Hopkins receives the much coveted post of Consul at Chefoo, on' which we con- gratulate him,
Mr. J. M. Tratman, who is at present in Chunking, has been appointed Consul at Ssumao on the Tongking frontier.
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