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Rocks with 4 minutes lead of Bonito, Eries being about a minute after her, with Active and Chanticleer at intervals of 2 minutes after.” This order was kept up to near the Channel Rocks the second time, when the wind göt lighter and reefs were shaken out by many of the boats, and Chanticleer passed Active. In rounding Moyer's buoy the last time Erics got in front of Bonito and a quick run brought the boasts to the finish,
Maid Marion 3 -20~50
Brica
8 26 18 Bonito... .8 26 41 Chanticleer. 9 30 12 Adtive*** 3. 35 17
each.
10
marks & Mr.
Mitchell's A class prize
marks
In the B class the Payne went exceedingly well in the hard weather and came in an easy winner in her class, the Princess being second. The times were:
Payne ...
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CORRESPONDENCS
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opinions expressed by our correspondents.
THE HINTERLAND.-ANOTHER VIEW.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS.'
BIB,-In the China Mail of 27th inst. over
"
the nom de plume of "Observer" and in your issue of 28th idem over that of "Justice" there sp- pears an attempt to praise the "High Commis- sioner of the New Territory for his action in re the events which have and are taking place there. It is this fulsome flattery in British oolonies which spoils the officials. They are The total marks made during the season
well able to take care of themselves, and any were 55 by the Erica, which secures the Cham-resident of a few years' standing will not have pionship by the narrow margin of 5 points failed to notice how prone good officials are Maid Marion taking the second season's oup to pat one another's backs on every occasion with 50 points; the Chanticleer being third that offers, as witness the numerous laudatory with 42. The next in order was the Bonito addresses presented to departing laminaries with 17; then Sybil 14, Active and Meteor, 1 from this colony. That the signatories do not invariably endorse what they subsoribe their names to is an open secret. I have heard from the subordinates of one recently departed official that they cordially detested him, yet he was the recipient from them of a most exemplary address. A little wholesome straightforward Boriticism would do more towards opening the eyes. of our local blunderers than all the flattery which is being showered on them by a few toadies. That our High Commissioner has made a sorry exhibition of himself and his country not even he will deny, and the attempts to give him credit for that which he has left undone are an insult to the intelligence of the Colony generally. It is well known that the villagers were as motive in the recent émeute as any one else. That they are now peaceably inclined is not in any measure due to the leniency extended to them by the "Commissioner" but is a result of the wholesome fear instilled into them by cold lead. The Chinese respect. anthority wielded with firmness and they corres. HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. pondingly despise vacillation and timidity in
their rulers.Yours obediently,
Princess Ladybird Dart
3 54. 38
4 1 5
4 5 42
4 91 48
10 marks, first, and Mr. Mitchell's class prize.
4 marks, second, 1 mark, third,
The first and second prizes now lie between the Ladybird with 55 points and the Payne with 58 points, there being one race to be
résailed.
C.
The race for Mr. Mitchell's prizes were handicaps. Erica and Maid Marion in the A class allowing Chanticleer 15 sec., Phoebe 4.30, Bonito 5.30, Sybil 6 minutes and Active 8.30; and Ladybird in the B class allowing Payne 1:30, Dart 2, and Princess 4 minutes.
-:PEARSON- CUP AND SPOONS, Nineteen members took part in this competi- tion on Saturday, when Captain Carlyle, owing 3 points, registered his second win for the Cup, with a total score of 98. Scores --
200 5ʊ0 600 Handi- To- yds. yds. yds. cap. tal.
Capt. Carlyle, A.O.D. *,82
85 81.
98
Col, Sergt. Blair *
84
81 30
95
Mr. Skelton
34
27 83
94
Mr. Hart
31
29 27 6
98
Mr. Watson*
32
29 81
92
Sgt. Mr. Wallace, R.E. 30
34 28
Pie. Pond, R.W.F...... 33
82 25
92 90
89
Sergt. West, B.E. 81 80 Corp Hills, R.E. 31 31 27
Winners of Spoons.
SHOOTING.
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MACHINE GUN CO, MONTHLY CARBINE
COMPETITION.
Beventeen members took part in the above. The following are the best scores :→→→→
200 400 500 Handi- To- yds. yds. yds. cap. tal. Gunner Wodehouse*. 28 19 22 83 92
Sergeant Lammert „81... 30...... 28.
80.
89
1994
Gunner J. G. Smith* 27 27... 20
11 85
Gunner Morrell*
18
21
15
Gunner King.
22
21
: 16.
funner Cor
19
21
30 84 23. $2 22 24. 81 Gunner H. R. Holmes 20
14 24 79 Winner of No. 1 and 2 Cups, Gunner Wade honse. Winners of Spoons
1.
*
THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
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REST SCORE-POOL FOR APRIL. Following returns were handed in :--- Mr H L. Dalrymple 95% 8 Mr. R. H. Hill
101 12 19 entries. Captain's Cup will be played for from 6th to 8th inst. Profession pairs Entries close on 9th inst, at the Club-house, when conditions are posted.
Hongkong, 28th April, 1899.
'COLONIST.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A JUNTA.
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS.
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SIE,-I am very proud of the fact that I am able to answer "Inquirer's" question re" Who or what is a Philippine Janta P" I am not surprised that the gentle inquirer should be puzzled as to what this strange institution is that has orept into our midst and become a part of our body politio. In fact, during the early part of the American-Spanish war I thought the Hongkong Junta, to which the home papers so continually referred, was a fresh addition to the Zoological department of the Botanical Gardens. I asked a policeman on Queen's Road one day if he could direct me to the Hongkong Junta. He looked a bit frightened for a moment and replied, "Go way wid you, did you take me for a dynamiter ?" According to Webster there is a "Junta" and "Junto." A " Junta is described as A grand council of state in Spain," a
"Junto" ja.g "A select council which deliberates in Beoret
a collection of men com- bined for secret
intrigue faction; a cabal." A Junto is illustrated in the definition by a stanza from Thomson :-
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The pussling sons of party next appeared, In dark cabals and mighty Juntos set.” Hongkong has much to be proud of in being the possessor of a bona fide "Junto." They are quite the fashion in Europe and America, London, Paris, New York, and Tall-Puddle: all have their Juntos. Any town that has any ambition to see its name immortalized by the Singapore Free Press should form a Junto. It is not a difficult or expensive undertaking, judging from the class of individuals it is alleged make up the much-boomed Hongkong Junto. And for one out of a job, I cannot think of a more enviable position than head of the Department of Publicity and Promotion of a good healthy Junto. Of course there is always that disquieting Ordinance No. 8 of 1882 hang ing over one's dorsted head, but that is only a detail after all.
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While I am answering “Inquirer's" ques- tiosn I would like to ask the Editor if it is true that our proud local Jun to is preparing to give Admiral Dewey a public demonstration as he passes through Hongkong on his way to Ameri- ca. Ifit is, I trust the No. 1 Boy of the Junto will not overlook the mercantile community in sending out its invitations. I am an admirer of Juntos.
DON MOLOLÖS.
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Hongkong, 28th April, 1899.
A JOKE, OR WHAT?
TO THE EDITOR OF THÈ DAILY PRESS,”
SIR,In your issue of the 28th Inst, under. "Canton Notes," there stands :——“ On the 19th instant about thirty gentry belonging to the Kowloon new territory presented a petition to the Governor of Canton when H.E. was passing along the street, asking him to consult with the Hongkong Government and to request them not to lay so heavy a tax on land and houses, as it was rumoured that heavy taxes modelled upon those of Hongkong were about to be established."
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What is the meaning of this? Why, my dear sir, it was only the other day that with much casting of bread upon the waters we told those good people that now they were under our benign rule they need no longer fear the tyranny and oppression of the rascally mandarins! Well! Well! Some people are never satisfied, Do they then take us for greater tyrants than those whom we are going to replace P Appear- ances are certainly against us. Can yon, sir, or any of your numerous readers, explain äway'. the apparent anomaly P-Yours truly,
Canton, 29th April, 1899.
PERLEXED.
THE CHINESE IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS.
Sir,-Although you do not hold yourself responsible for the opinions expressed by those persons who enjoy sending to your correspon dence column articles which, alas, too often could have been left out without extraordinarily great loss to the general public, you will please allow me to say that it is surprising to find in your paper an article such as the one published in yesterday's issue, regarding Sir Robert Hart's proposal re Kowloon Customs. I do not know the intentions of the author of this article in asking you to publish his opinion, but I wish to say that such nonsense as the letter in question should find its place in the waste-paper basket. The Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs, is controlled by a man who knows his business. Its rules, regulations, and actions are, I have every reason to believe, not intelligible for persons such as Mr. "Fan Kwai," and I take the liberty of advising him to confine in future bis satirical remarks to an audience which-like himself-is totally unable to see the stupidity they contain.-I am, sir, yours obediently,
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Hongkong, 29th April 1899;
TRUTH.
THE RECENT DISTURBANCES AND THE FRONTIER OF THE COLONY.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE " DAILY PRESS.." SIE-In your leading artiole of 26th April you say that it is reported that the Hongkong branch of the Navy League has, wired to, the parent Association recommending amongst other things that the boundary of the New Territory should be extended to the East River, Yon then criticise that suggestion adversely, and with all due respect to you I beg to submit that your views as there given are somewhat contradio. tory and mistaken.
You first state that when Great Britain goes to Canton she will probably go by virtue of protectorate established, over the whole ar part of Chins and to administer the terri- tory in the name of the Emperor of China. Such a thing might be desirable, but, it is certainly impracticable in the face of the claims already put forward by other Powers, and you seem to realize that, for, ing, you say----" If unfortunately, tectorate policy should prove imp
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