September 2, 1899.]
In July things took a change and the Mayor Jost favour with some of his friends. Here and there a few natives complained of his taxes, he often absent for many hours at a stretch, and finally the Americans grew a little sus- picious and watch was kept on their protegé, In the early part of August Balinag was the object of several well directed attacks and the enemy had a way of appearing and melting away again at most opportune times for their own success. Finally developments led to the belief that the worthy Mayor was in communi- estion with the insurgents and the more excited ones claimed that he was supplying the enemy with information. A closer watch was set with the result that one night he was discovered coming back from the vicinity of the rebel lines. In the meantime investigation showed that large sums had been collected from the people of the town, but apparently there were no returns made for them in the town accounts.
It was time to call a halt, and after carefully arranging against any chance of escape the Mayor was confronted with the charges against him. These he stoutly denied and he played the part of injured dignity while the men searched his quarters and property. Lists of subscriptions were found neatly made out with the names and sums set opposite, and inquiry among the subscribers has led to the discovery that the money had been extorted for the insur- gent cause and regularly passed on to Aguin- aldo's agents right under the noses of the Americans, but so deftly was it done that con- siderable time elapsed before it was detected.
It is also believed that there is sufficient evidence to prove that the Mayor is a Colonel in the insurgent army.
There is now no doubt whatever that the man used his position to keep his people well in- formed of the best moments for the frequent skirmishes and attacks that have taken place, and be has carried on a systematic deception that played well into the hands of his country- men in many ways.
In a few days the cunning official is to be tried by court martial, and if the 3rd Infantry garrisoning Balinag has its way, some fine morning just at sunrise the Mayor will join a host of good amigos. Į
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THE LATE ME, GRANVILLE SHARP ON THE ATLANTIC.
HE DESCRIBES THE MAGNIFICENT ICE SCENERY.
By the last mail we received a letter from Mr. Granville Sharp, to which a melancholy interest attaches in view of the telegraphic news received the other day announcing the writer's death shortly after his arrival in Eng land. The letter is dated "Dominion Line, steamer Cambroman, 25th July, 1899, one day short of Liverpool" and is as follows:-
It is possible that some of your readers, oppressed with Hongkong August heat, may be refreshed by remembering that there are cool breezes preparing for them by and bye; and that they may be interested in a brief ac- count of our exceptional experience, last week, in the North Atlantic
I had, according to my custom, secured a ticket to London via New York, but, finding that the boats were full, and all available space booked forward in advance, I returned to Mon- treal and took passage per Dominion Liner Cambroman, newly fitted for passengers, of whom we have a goodly company.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. around us, and as far distant as the hori son. The colours formed by the sun's rays upon the ice, and on the blue waters, as shown upon the submerged portions, were most beautiful. The endless variety of shapes and forms rivetted our attention. The frozen masses were of all sizes, from the little swan-like pieces floating by in their stately progress, to the huge bergs two hundred feet high, and as large as St. Paul's Cathedral above the water and three times as large below: of such there was a very consider. able number. We were thankful that the air was still, as, had there been any wind, the steamer would probably have been crushed.
On the morning of the 20th the effect of the prospect, near and afar, around the ship, was positively overwhelming. It was extremely difficult to realize the possibility of the changed conditions into which a few hours' voyage had brought us.
After a time we were able again to steam ahead, leaving the icebergs to their solitude, and feeling ourselves very fortunate in having been permitted to witness a sight far beyond anything which we had conceived, and which we could never possibly forget.
With kind regards, and hoping that our Hongkong friends are getting well throngh the summer, believe me, yours truly,
GRANVILLE Sharp.
“AS YOU LIKE 11" AT THE THEATRE ROYAL.
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REPORTED REINSTATEMENT OF
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A report is in circulation that Là Hang. chang has been reinstated as Veceway, of Chikli,
EXECUTION OF THE “TAIPING* PIRATES.
A Canton correspondent writes: Seven men said to have been cond piracy committed on the Portugue Taiping on the West River, having for their offence and convicted upon confession, were on the 25th Augual the Panyu and Namhoi gaol, bad been confined, carried to ground, and decapitated.
SUPPRESSION OF PIRACY ON THE
WEST RIVER.AD
"TWEED" AND A TORTADO.: BOAT
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TO LEFT ON: TUESDAY,
In consequence of the many cassa of piracy and the inability of the Chinese Government which have occurred on the West River of late
to put a stop to them the gunboat Tweed and torpedo-boat No. 36 left for Canton on Tuesday for the purpose of patrolling the river.
IN TIME OF SICKNESS,
colony on Tuesday prevented the open-air per- The heavy downfall of rain which visited the
Almighty God to whose high throne formance of "As you like it" which it had Comes Sorrow's ory, and Suffering'e.moun; been arranged should be given on the Volan-Forget not those struck down to die teer Parade Ground in the evening by Miss By fell disease our homes hard by members of the Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Janet Waldorf and her company, assisted by Forget not those whom day by day Society, and it accordingly took place in the
The plague's swift poison sweeps sv Theatre Royal. There was a large house,
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The performance of this most charming of flected the highest credit upon all concerned. Shakespeare's compositions was such as re- It was a treat the like of which we seldom have and her company in the best of trim but the in Hongkong. Not only were Miss Waldorf amateurs also shone, several of them indeed not have disgraced artistes of repute. Particu. acquitting themselves in a manner which would. larly was this the case with Mr. J. F. Noble and Mr. H. W. Looker? The former, who impersonated Touchstone, the reigning Duke's clown, was frequently applauded, and Mr. Looker, who made ก great hit as the melancholy Jacques, was similarly re- warded. Mr. H. A. Lammert, as Corin the shepherd, is also worthy of special mention. By the way, there were three Lammets in the cast-Mr. C. H. Lammert (the Reigning Duke). Mr. G. P. Lammert (Charles the wrestler), and Mr. H. A. Lammert. Mr. G. P. Lammert was in every way suited to the part he took. His wrestling bout with Orlando (Mr. Norval Mc- Gregor) was very well done. Mr. McGregor made an excellent Orlando, Miss Waldorf made an ideal Rosalind, and Miss Vir- ginia Cranna as Celia and Miss Ada Dow Carrier as Audry were no less suc cessful. During the performance Mr. G. H. Ardron sang "Blow, blow thou wintry wind,” and Messrs, C. H. Lammert, G. H. Ardron, G. P. Lammert, and W, E. Schmidt "What shall he have who killed the deer," the latter piece being encored The whole was given under the direction of Miss Ada Dow Currier and Mr. J. H. Love, whom we warmly congratulate on the success achieved.
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is no uncommon circumstance to meet with ice, in this, latitude, in July; the pieces The following is the full cast of characters: having been brought by winds and currents Banished Duke, Mr. F. P. Harrold; Reigning from the North, But such a spectacle as was Duke, Mr. C. H. Lammert; Jaques and Amiens presented to us from the 18th to 20th had not (attending ou the Banished Duke), Messrs. been seen by Captain Moore, the officers, crew, H. W. Looker and G: H. Ardron; Oliver and Any one on board. For two hundred miles Jaques (sons of Sir Roland de Bois), Messrs. were steaming through ice blocks. By G. Heb. Sexton, and P. A. Cox; Le Beau ceaseless vigilance and watchful care the vessel (court attendant), Mr. R. D. Anderson; Charles was directed in the narrowest channels, whilst (Wrestler to Reiguing Duke), Mr. G. P. Lam- daylight lasted and the air was clear, when; mert; Adam (servant to Oliver), Mr E. C. however, the fog fell, movement became absolu- Lane; Touchstone, (clown). Mr. J. F. Noble; tely impossible. The icebergs were indifferent Corin and Silvias (shepherds), Messrs. H. A, to the fog horn's shrillest notes, and, for about Lammert and H. E. Green; William (country. twenty-four hours, we lay nearly motionless. clown), Mr. C. H. Sherrington; Orlando, Mr. On the 19th the bright sun dispersed the mists, Norval MoGregor; Celia, Miss Virginia and the prospect was simply magnificent and Cranna; Phoebe, Miss Edith Pilnston; Audry, quite beyond my power of adequate description. Ada Dow Currier. The ice in all imaginable forms lay close
Rosalind, Miss Janet Waldorf,
Remember, Lord, the fathers dend- The mothers from their loved one's tor The orphaned children left to mourn, Hard toilers for their scanty bread,
Can those sweet lives so worthless be; And are they worthless, Lord, to thee? IM Here in our city's midst each day, The plague holds still its oruek way, Where wealth its golden torrent pours, Our brothers perish at our doors.
Eternal God who reign'st on high; Hast thou no pity for their ory, Their sufferings, and their misery! Are they uncared for thus to dis?
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Crass ignorance holds their lives as nought, Hard selfish greed feeds on their blood, Thus is thy people's ruin wrought, Thus strangled all our hopes for good.
Oh God of Pity, Love, and Power, Thy mercy on the sufferers shower, And shield them in their trying hour.
Here where loved England's standards Where men boast loud of Britain's Beneath that flag her people die, Crushed by disease from hour to hour.
Could pagan states that know not Thee Doom life to harsher destiny ? More dire neglect where could Than in this isle of apathy P Loved England, how can such things! In any laud controlled by Theo P
Oh Lord our God who gav'st thy Son To die and set the Nations fres Was this the Eternal Victory won By Christ for man on Calvary,
That blighted, ruined, ornshed, Sweet human lives should thus All in one ruthless ruin blent ? Is this what Thy great ransom
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Where else on earth is human life More marred and maimed and crashed tha In fetid lane and poisoned slum We slay the lives Lord Christ held dear
Oh God, we need thy presen Oh-Saviour, wilt thon not -Midst those foul dena wi
The dense packed teemin In misery which no word. A noisome, fonl,"plagné : Ob
God, who orderest Did'st thon decree thir Hving Bell:
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