The fleet
WEIHAIWKI:
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Forte 20th June. weather brought with if the the exception of the Rattler left to-day for a cruise in paneses waters.—The aggre- lips companies for several weeks have fallen below three thousand the total has been much higher; with but two ships-sinos one of the Powerful, there are over a thousand men afost in the harbour. Besides these, there is the marine, garrison of about one hundred men, and very soon it is stated, these are to be, reinforced by seven hundred and fifty rtillerymen.--The men are not permitted to cross the harbour to the mainland, say two to three miles from the anchorage, but are con- fined to the Island, whence leave is given for a few hours daily | The Island itself does not present many attractions, to walk round it takes but three hours; nor are there any places of interest to visit. In short Jack finds it a dull enough spot. There is the United Services Recreation Club ground, of course, but need less to say, he is not much in evidence there, nor does there seem to be any similar place at the disposal of the men, though it may be sssumed that cricket and football have their devotees in the forecastle as well as on the quar- ter deck Small as the Island is, sufficient room could probably be found for such a purpose nor could a piece of land be better employed. The sale of intoxicating drinks other than at the naval canteen, where lighter liquor only is to be had, is strictly prohibited, though the num ber of cases of spirit intoxication probably sug. gests to the authorities that the prohibition is none too effective. The Chinese will risk much for money, and the man seized with spirit oraving will risk much to appease it. A coun- ter attraction to the canteen and the shebeen in the shape of a recreation ground would mitigate the evil and save at least some of the younger men from falling into evil ways.
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On the extreme East end of the Band a thirty-foot board bears the legend Sailors' and Soldiers Institute," and judging from the number of visitors, the efforts of those who opened and carry on the place do not go un- appreciated. It is purely private venture, Mr. and Mrs. Mudditt bearing the whole re- sponsibility, financial and otherwise, no light burden one would judge. The institute build ings were rented on a nine year's lease from Messrs. L. W. Sing Tai & Co, just twelve months ago, by the local missionaries, but with out any clear ides of how the place could be car ried on. Well they took time by the forelock for
much accommodation and so conveniently situsted would new be unobtainable. Mr. and Mr. Madditt who have. for the previous three years or so been engaged in work among the Chinese in the neighbourhood, stepped into the breach and for nine months past have devoted themselves to the service of the sailors! The house is small enough for its purpose, particular ly when the bulk of the fleet in here. The as-
⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ CANTON NOTES. [FROM THE CHUNG NGÔI BÁN PO Bain having contiuned to fall in torrents lately, some parts of the North and the West River have again overflown their banks and some places have been inundated to the depth of five or six feet.
The farmer of the salt revenue has pre sented an application to the Salt, Commissioner asking for a reduction of the amount paid to the Government annually for the said farm on the ground that some places have been leased to foreign Powers, where no revenue can now be obtained. The request has been granted and a Weiynen has been appointed to ascertain what amount of revenue was usually obtained from the leased property in former times.
There is a notorious robber named Tin Chai shing in Samshui district who is said to be more fierce even than the famous robber Cheung Wan, who formerly so severely oppressed the district in question and was arrested and de- capitated last year. Tin has in all about two thousand bad characters under his sway. They do not commit robbery during the night time, but issue forth during the day in large bands to demand money from the shop people or the villages under threats that on failure to comply with the ands they willdem be surely beaten or plundered. The case has been repor- ted to the Canton authorities, who have sent a military offloor with two hundred soldiers to the scene.
Plagne has made its appearance in Fatshan. Taikun street and Kunlan street are seriously infected and a large number of victims have been claimed by the pest.
H.E. Lak Chuen-lam, Governor of Canton, has applied for a month's leave on account of illness.
The robbers on the West River are as bold as ever, in spite of some steam-launches having been detailed for service as cruisers. On the 25th June a steam-launch cruising about met two large juuks behaving in a suspicious man.
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The launch at once steamed up to them, wishing to make enquiries, but when she came near to them, they fired at her. The launch returned the compliment. There were over fifty robbers on board the two junka and a large quantity of ammunition. The encounter lasted about two hours and the steam-launch having only a few men on board was obliged at last to desist and let the junks go. The coxswain, the pilot, and two others were fatally shot and the steam-launch was badly damaged.
HOGKONG.
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There were 1,681 visitors to the City Hall Museum last week, of whom 203 were Europe- anB,
The confirmation of Mr. C. W. Duggan's appointment as Secretary to the Sanitary Board in gazetted.
The appointment & Mr. H. A. J. Gompertz, barrister-at-law, to be Acting Police Magistrate and Coroner during the absence from the
kimmodation at the disposal of the sailors con. | Colony of Mr T. Sorcombe Smith is gazetted.
sists of a large airy room, the tables on one side
which are covered with newspapers and magazines,—moro old than new it is to be feared, thongh Mr. Mudditt acknowledges the kindness of the proprieters of the North-China Herald the Celestial Empire and the Timer in supplying the Institute with copies of their vainable papers free of all cost. At the tables on the other side substantial refreshments are obtained at prices all too moderate as but the rates are fired at a higher figures should suggest a ilation, no great risk to ran. and smaller room is set apart for here night after might, there hearty bymn singing to the f a tiny organ. Later on give place to more regular Bible readings, and missionary, or other the expeneses in- interested in the The advantages of men are so enden that ome, should ha assumed of the Admiralty or of the
The facts are, however, C. Daily News correspondent.
It is notified in the Gusette that the Queen's exequatur has been issued empowering Don Alexander Spagnolo to act as Consul for Spain at Hongkong.
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[July 8, 1899.
- On Tuesday afternoon the Land Investment Company bought Kowloon Inland Lot No. 898 for $35,600, the upset price being $18,900. The lot comprises 31,500 square feet and the annual rent is $368. The land in cituated at: Tsimshatsui, at the back of the Wharf and Godown Company's premises.
Tuesday being The Glorious Fourth Consul General Wildman was “at home" from two to six, and between those hours there were numerons callers at the Consulate to offer their congratulations on the great anniversary. The American vessels and vessels trading to American ports were decorated in honour of the occasion and the American re- sidents ashore also made a display of the Stars and Stripes at their offices and residences.
We are informed by Messrs. John D. Hum. phreys & Son, General Managers of Olivers Freehold Mines, Limited, that they have re- ceived the following information by telugram: -The battery using 1" stamps ran for 26 days in June, crushing 393 tons of stone for 323 ozs. retorted gold. In the last fortnight 211 tons of stone were crushed realizing 18 ozs. of gold, this including 36 tons from the now South level, which gave 41 ozs. of gold.
On Wednesday afternoon an inquest was held in Victoria Gaol on the body of a Chinese woman who had died in the hospital. Dr. Thomson cer- tified that death was due to heart failure, due to fatty heart, with pneumonia Deceased was un- dergoing a term of imprisonment for returning- from banishment. A verdict in accordance with the medical testimony was returned. The en- quiry was held before Mr. Gompertz, Acting Police Magistrate, and the jurors were. Messrs, Hans Kock, H. Hydnman, and W. T. Mitchell.
On Wednesday afternoon two lots of Crown land at Aberdeen were disposed of, the owners of the Paper Mills being the purchasers in each case, one lot was Inland Lot No. 74, which contains 600 square feet and which is liable to an annual rent of $2. The upset price was $60 and $80 was realised. The other lot was Inland Lot 75, which contains 5,000 square feet and is subject to an annual rent of $12. The upset price was $500 and the sum realised was $520.
On the 16th of April a petty officer of H.,M.S. Undaunted named A.E. Atkins reported to the Hongkong police that an English lever watch and a nine-carat gold chain had been stolen from his cabin between the 13th and 15th April and that be suspected some workmen who had been engaged in doing something on board. He supplied the police with a description of the watch, on which were engraved his in- itials, and enquiries were at once set on foot, but up to the time the Undaunted left for the north no trace could be found of the missing articles. Subsequently a Chinaman tried to pawn the watch. The pawnbroker knew it at- once and gave the man in charge. Defendant said he was a carpenter living in Prays East, Wanchai; and in all probability he is the man who stole the watch. In the absence of the owner, however, a charge of being in unlawful possession only could be preferred, and the man was sentenced to a fortnight's imprisonment, the watch being returned to the owner.
At the Magistracy on Tuesday Man Pin Iu, alias Man Piug, was charged with unlawfully obtaining $34 by false pretenc s. Mr. Gedge The return of cases of communicable disappeared for the prosecution.-Yan Kwai, a eases reported last week shows, in addition to the plague cases, one case of enteric fever, the patient being an Indian police constable, and one fatal case of smallpox.
On Tuesday afternoon two Chinese engaged in the erection of a building in Praya Central, opposite the end of Linen street, East, were seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital, in consequence of an archway on which they were standing giving way
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At the Magistracy on Thursday a Portuguese was fined $5 for assaulting a ricksha coolie. He said that when walking along Queen's Road East complainant came along and called out to him to get out of the way. He did so, but as complainant thought he was not quick enough he called him a foul name as he passed him and în consequence, he struck him with his stick, His Worship said a constable had spoken to defendant's being under the influence of drink, andhe saw no reason why a ricksha coolie who had got a fare should go out of his way insul at European.
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cattle dealer, said a firm called the Hing Kee firm owed him $190.05 for cattle sold and deli- veret, and the firm was still indebtel to him. On the afternoon of the 22nd June be found that the Hing Kee people had left the colony. He went into the Central Market to see a man, and they spoke about this matter. While they were talking defendant came up, and it was. agreed that witness should
solicitor, with t view to instructing to take action against the Hing Kee firm Witness had previously paid defendant $5. When they arrived at Mr. Holmes's, defendant, who speaks English, went inside and on coming out said that it had all been arranged, and that the Eing Kee firm would be brought before the Supreme Court on a certain date. The next mo ning witness paid defendant $29 for Mr. Holmes's costs. It subse quently transpired, however, that Mr. Holmes had never undertaken to
to take the case up Defendant was sentenced to four months bard labour.
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