February 26, 1898]
by these companies in their method of doing business the whole correspondence should be laid on the table at a public Board meeting.
The CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE -I do not see what locus we have in writing as suggested. I recommend laying Mr. Ladds's report on the table and leaving the public to protect itself.
The DIRECTOR of Public WORKS-I agree with the first part of the Medical Officer of Health's minute. Future action to be discussed hereafter.
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The PRESIDENT-Mr. Ladds, I am in. formed, is quite sure of his facts and if this is as he states the public should be put on their guard against the possible pollution of their milk. I suggest that the Board write to the three dairy farms and inform them that it has come to its knowledge that they are supplying milk from Chinese cow-sheds to their consumers and to point out that as this may be polluted the Board recommends that all the milk issued by them should be from their several farms.
After the minutes had been read the PRE- SIDENT said I move that these papers containing the report of the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon and the minutes of the members of the Board, be laid on the table. I think it is only right that the public should be placed on its guard against any possible contamination of the milk supply of the colony.
Mr. EDE seconded. Carried,
PLAGUE IN BOMBAY, Official returns showed that from the 19th January to the 1st February there were in the city of Bombay 1,779 cases of plague, 1,759 of them being fatal.
A CASE FOR COMPENSATION.
The MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH reported
that he had ordered the confiscation and de.
struction of rice and sugar of the value of 382 which were seized in a Chinese shop at 46, Third Street, where two cases of plague occur. red. The premises were in a very dirty condi. tion.
He recommended that the owner be com. pensated for the loss of his property.
It was resolved to forward the letter to the Colonial Secretary with the request that com. pensation be granted,
MORTALITY STATISTICS,
For the week ended the 12th February the death rate was 23 per 1,000 per annum, as against 19.1 for the corresponding period of last year. For the week ended 19th February the ra'e was 23.4, as compared with 17.8 for the corresponding week of last year.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Board adjourned until Thursday week.
THE CHINA LOAN.
TO BE ISSUED ON THE LONDON MARKET. We learn from official sources thatChina has concluded a loan of £16,000,000 at 4 per cent. with the Hongkong and Shanghai and the German Asiatic Banks. Each Bauk will con- tribute half the loan, which will be issued on the London market in the course of a few days.
THE "POWERFUL'S" ENGINES. It has been known for some time past that the engines of H.M.S. Powerful had not given that complete satisfaction which is expected by the naval authorities, and that the vessel was not so speedy as she was intended to be. When she arrived in Hongkong certain alterations and repairs were made and the vessel went out for a steam trial two or three days ago, but even then the engineers were unable to get the required speed out of her. It seems that the real cause of the failure is a slight but of course serious sinking of the port engine, which therefore has lost much of its power, the consequence being that instead of being able to steam at 26 knots an hour her maximum speed is only 22 knots-a considerable decrease. We understand that it will be necessary for the Powerful to return to England before the defect can be remedied. She has been loaded with coal and leaves for the North on Tuesday.
H.M.S. Plover, Lieut. de Horsey, returned to Singapore from Borneo on the 9th February, after the successful expedition against the Kedian rebel Tali.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
FIRE ON THE ESMERALDA.”
Within a short time of the departure from Manila of the China and Manila steamship Company's steamer Esmeralda (Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Co., general managers), a fire broke out on board which destroyed three thousand bags of sugar. The fire, the origin of which is unknown, broke out in the after hatch of the vessel about six p.m. on the 11th instant, and the first intimation of it was given by the smoke which issued from the hold. Signals of distress were at once shown and in a short time a party of men from a Spanish man-of-war in the harbour and two floating fire engines were alongside the steamer. While assistance was being obtained the crew of the Esmeralda took prompt measures to prevent the fre from spreading, but their task was rendered very difficult indeed by the thick, blinding volumes of smoke which filled the hold. The crew resolutely stuck to their work and with the aid of the men from the Spanish man-of-war and the fire boats they succeeded in extinguishing the flames after about two hours' work, Most of the damage was done by the sea water which was pumped into the hold, hundreds of bags of sugar being completely saturated. The fire delayed the vessel's departure for twenty-four hours. On arriving in Hongkong she proceeded to the Kowloon Wharf, where the cargo was discharged.
HONGKONG RACES.
OFF-DAY. —SATURDAY, 19TH FEBRUARY,
The weather on Saturday was anything but pleasant, a drizzling raiu falling at intervals, during the afternoon; but notwithstanding these unfavourable conditions a large attendance has
to be recorded-in fact a record concourse for an off day. The rain which fell on Friday night made heavy going and towards the end of the day's racing the course was cut up in places. The card contained nine events including a scramble race for sailors, and the racing far- nished some exhilarating sport.. The race for the Yenesei Cup was one of the best during the day, Beechwood winning a keenly contested race in gallant style. The time-honoured steeple chase, although it practically developed into a match between the first two, gave an opportunity to Mufti to show his splendid properties as a steeple-chaser. Handled in experienced style by Mr. Cruickshank the pony cleared every fence with an easy and sure leap and took the water jump without a splash and with several feet in hand. His last jump over the brook on the run home was really clever and was loudly cheered by those who witnessed it. In this race the Vicar fell twice at the water jump and threw his rider on each occasion, but with a gameness which did him credit Mr. Bruce each time regained his saddle with alacrity and looked like getting a place when his pony again came down at the pond. The programme concluded with a sailors' race, showing that, notwith- standing "Outsider's" irony, the bluejacket had not been entirely forgotten. The last event, 08 in former years, was set aside for Jack's amusement exclusively, and he thoroughly enjoyed himself in his new rôle and at the same time afforded no little amusement to the spectators. Only one "spill" occurred, Northcote being thrown about 200 yards from the starting post. With this exception the tars handled their ponies in creditable style and got every bit of running out of them, the result being a desperate finish and a most exciting win by only half a length with the third coming great guns a length and a half away. On the whole the race- ing was good, fairly good fields turning out for each event. One jockey displayed a peculiar style of horsemanship which was disastrous in its application. On the fail of the flag on each oc- casion he gave the pout its head and clutched its mane half way up the neck; the result was that his mounts always went away absolutely uncon trolled and made the running for the field, and by the time the hill was reached the pony had shot his bolt and practigally dropped out of the race. Probably the rider was trying the latest American "distribution of weight "dodge, but if so it proved an utter failure in this case. Following are details of the 1acing :-
The "BEECHWOOD "CUP; presented; second pony to receive 70 per cent. of the entrance
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fees; third 30 per cent.; for all beaten sub. scription griffins of this season, 1897-98; placed ponies penalised 7 lbs.; entrance $10. One mile.
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Mr G. H. Potts's White Heather, 11st 5lbs (Mr. Davies) Mr. Jay's Carlton, 12st 2lbs... (Mr. Burkill) Mr. Bobjack's Chaffinch, 10st 12lbs.....
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 3
Mr. Hart Buck's Ingoldsby, 10st 13lbs....
(Owner) 0
The ponies were got away to a fairly good start. White Heather cut out the running and looked all over a winner. Judging his field well Davies brought his mount along and won comfortably.
The VISITORS' CUP; value $300; presented; first pony to receive $250; second, $50; third, the entrance fees; for all beaten ponies at this meeting; weight for inches as per scale ; placed ponies 5lbs. extra; griffins of this sea- son allowed 5lbs.; subscription griffins of this season allowed 10ths. ; entrance $5; fourth day Mr. Tin Wo's Dogoni-wetr, 11st 3lbs..
winners barred. One mile and a quarter.
(Mr. Cruickshank) 1
Mr. Bobjack's Solitaire, 10st 7lbs
(Mr. P. A. Cox)
Mr. H. Edgar's Castanet, 11st 9lbs......
(Mr. Bucknall) 3
(Mr. Burkill) Mr. Hart Buck's Oliver, 10st 7lbs...(Owner) 0 Dagoni Wetr got away with a length and brought the field along at rattling pace to the hill when Castanet and Solitaire closed on the leader. At the village Solitaire, who had taken second place, challenged Dogoni Wetr but was unable to improve his position, Dogoni Wetr winning by two lengths. Time, 2 mins, 53 secs. The "LOCUM TENENS" CUP; presented by Major-General Wilsone Black, C.B.; for sub- scription griffins of this season that have not won or been placed second in any race during the meeting including the fourth day; weight for inches as per scale; entries $5 to go to the second pony. Three quarters of a mile.. Five to start or no race. Mr. G. H. Potts's Whirlwind, 11st 1lb
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Blue Fire, 11st 11b
(Mr. Bucknall) 1
Mr. Bobjack's Chaffinch, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 2 Messrs. McKie and Gove's Beachcomber,
10st 10lbs
Mr. M. Leon's Glanear, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Burkill) 3
(Baron Foy) 0
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Shetland, 11st 1lb..
(Mr. Cruickshank)
Mr. Derick-Hunter's Prior's Wood, 10st 91b
Mr. Wayfoong's Rupee, 10st 12lbs
(Mr. Davies) 0
(Mr. McLachlan) ( The ponies were despatched to a fair start, Beachcomber getting away with a slight advantage. A hot race ensued down the straight, Whirlwind winning by a neck; good third. Time, 1 min. 43 secs.
The MAFFOOS' CHAMPIONS; first prize, $25;.
second prize, $15; third prize, $5; for winners only; weight 10st; entrance $5. One mile and a quarter.
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Mr. Hopeful's Orwell, 10st Messrs. McKie & Gove's Glenmore, 10st......
(Ah Ping) 2 Mr. John Peel's Kenneth, 10st..
(Old Man) 3 Orwell went away with a lead of a length, with Kenneth next and Glenmore three lengths away last. This order was maintained until coming up the hill the second time, when Glenmore closed up. and oo nearing the village went into second place. He could not overtake Orwell, however, who entered the straight with three lengths in hand, which he gradually increased on the run home, winning comfortably by about ten lengths. Time, 2 mins. 50 secs. The HONGKONG STEEPLECHASE CUP; for all China ponies; previous winners of a steeple- chase 7 lbs. extra; entrance $5 to go to second pony; over a course selected by the stewards; tive to start or no race, Mr. John Peel's Mufti, 11st 4lbs...
(Mr. Cruickshank)
1 Mr. Leon's Glendubh, 10st 9lbs (Baron Foy) 2 Mr. West York's Sport, 11st 4lbs
(Mr. Bucknall)
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