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tutional rights and individual liberty. These words have been widely discussed and have in a great measure gnisted the trouble.
In the meantime the Apostolio Nolegate, Arobbishop Chappell rests somewhat under a cloud; but he in his turn seems to have been misquoted or misunderstood for when approach- ed on the subject, he stated very clearly, that if the Filipinos do not want the friars to fill curacies, it will not be attempted to force them on the people. Thus to a cer'ain extent the excitement seems to be unwarranted; but in general the incident has had a wholesome effect as it has indicated beyond a doubt, the opinious of the public.
The religious question has been everywhere apparent from the very first, but the activity of the insurrection bas to a great extent subor- dinated it. Now with the opening of the pro- vinces and the spread of civil government the question of the friars and the church ownership of lands and estates has been brought to an issue, and most interesting developments are bound to follow.
Months ago responsible delegates from the southern islands came to Manila to discuss matters but the climax was, carefully avoided.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
CANTON NOTES.
(FROM THE CHUNG NGOI SAN PO.] The Canton Government has received a tele- about ten thousand bad characters have as gram from the Luk-Fang district saying that sembled for the purpose of raising a rebellion which is likely to take place sooner or later. They intend to oconpy the city of Luk-Fung 6rst The Canton (Jovernment is earnestly asked to sand soldiers there in post-ha te, otherwise the city in question will fall into their hands exceedingly weak. without any difficulty, for the citizens are
The 11th February next is the birthday of the Empress. All the Canton officials, civil
and military, high and low, will assemble in Kung to hold a thanksgiving
Mau-Shan
801 rice.
chang lin from Canton the people were very On the day of the departure of Viceroy Tan- exoited. A broom was plac d in front of many shops, ie. to say, they have succeeded in driving Many hundreds of brooms away the devil. where Viceroy Tan embarked were taken to the wharf of Tin-Tsz-Ma-Tau, There is at
[January 27, 19/0.
rather simple looking shot. The Gunners, how- ever, could not keep this form up, and soon the Welsh were pressing them sorely. The Fusiliers forwards, when they got going, put in some good
opponents' goal, the defence however being very work, Gregory (outside right) being specially useful. They kept up a bombardment on their stubborn, but at last Dawson (inside left) found the net and gave his side the lead. Later the in the centre missed a simple chauce close in. same player scored another, and then Clarke The Welsh keeping up the pressure, half time arrived with the score *---
changed
Co., R.W.F., 8 25th Co., E.D., R.A.1 At the restart Dawsou. R.W.F., places with Beran. going outside left. Welsh went straight for the goal and Dawson Immediately the ball was in motion the
scored.
In a little while this player added a fifth and second half the R A. had no show at all, and the game lost all interest. Throughout the their opponents scored when they pleased. Ains bary notohed the sixth goal for the Welsh and Dawson the seventh, whilst the eighth was obligingly pat through by Rose. the right back
blown before any more damage could be done, strong centra by Ainsbury. The whistle was
the figures at the finish reading:
While at present every effort is being put / present a creat demand for money in Canton. \ of the artillery, in endeavouring to divert a
forward to bring about conciliation outil the insurrection is wiped out, the authorities fully realize that the gravest question of all is near at hand and they are preparing themselves to meet it and justly unravel the tangle.
MACAO.
[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.]
20th January.
DARING ESCAPE FROM PRISON,
Yesterday morning at about half-past nine three binese prisoners, who were undergoing life sentences, made a daring bid for freedom They escaped by way of the roof of the Lea! Senado and oue of them got clear away. An other fell from the roof to the ground and broke his legs and one or two ribs. He was picked up and removed to the Hospital. The third was arrested in the street adjoining the gaol. These incidents have been rather frequent of late and are beginning to bas verely cominented
There is no fault to be found with the prison itself, but there is reason to believe that there are not sufficient guards. I understood that a few days before the escapade the turnkey applied to the Attorney-General for more men. bnt that no notice was taken of the application
BUMOURED SALE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC GARDENS,
I understand that an extriordinary transac tion on the part of the Government will soon come to light, and that is the selling of the San Francisco Public Gardens. This is an item of news which will arouse the greatest in dignation among the general community, as the Gardens have long been a most popular place of resort, being crowded in the evenings of both winter and summer, and yet for the sake of a few hundred dollars the public are to be deprived of them! It is always understood that it is the duty of the governing body to endeavour to improve the health of the com- munity by multiplying open spaces and doing away with insanitary dwellings. The name of Senhor Horta e Costa will long be remembered for the valuable work he did in this direction, for it was das to His Excellency's exertions that the filthy quarters of Volong and Tap-siac were swept away and the beautiful Avenida de Vasco de Gam came into existence. It is to be hoped that the matter will be ventilated at an early meeting of the Leal Senado, and that if not too late the Gardens will be retained for the benefit of the public.
Yesterday afternoon Messrs. Hughes and Hough offered for sale by anction the leasehold property situated at the Peak, registered in the Land Office as rural building lot No. 20, and known as “Dunnottar." The area of the pro- perty is 36,650 square fest The lot is held for the residue of a term of 75 years, commencing from the 1st August, 1832. Thé snnual Crown rent is $26. The lot is occupied by a five-roomed house with bath rooms, drying room, onthouses, tennis court, and garden Mr. N. Mumford was the purchaser for $16,000.
interest from 15 to 20 per cent. per annum being given by the banks to all money deposit ed for Viceroy Tan. His sous an i all his staffs have withdrawn all the money deposited in the banks, which amounts to several millions of doll rs.
Finding that the authorities are quite unable to cope with the pirates on the West and North river, the merchants have commenced to make arrangements with the leaders o the pirates promising to pay them a certain sum per annum as blackmail in order that their trade is not
molested The shops dealing in wood have pro- m:sed to pay them $12,000 for the wood carried down by the West River, and 4,000 for the wood carried down by the North River per unut. The leaders of the pirates have com plied with their request, and made an agreement with them. The pirates have given to each of the wood shops a flag, bearing the mark of a tion, saying that if this flag is showɑ to the pirates there will be no trouble, whatever, and they have also promisel to make good the loss of all the things taken away by the pirates in future.
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FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL SHIELD COMPETITION
-SECOND ROUND.
25TH COMPANY E.D., R.A. VERSUS B COMPANY, R.W.F.
The 25th Coy E.D.. R.A., had a bys in the first round of the ties but B Co., R.W.F., pat of 8 goals to 1. oat & Co. R.W.F., by the respectable score
these figures, it will be recognized that they As B Co. in the match under notice repeated
well acquainted with the locality of the goal. aave a lively set of forwards who are perfectly Their goal average for their two shield ties is 16 goals for and 2 goals against, which is not at all bad. The mitch, as per heiding, took place on the Hongkong Football Club's ground at 4 o'clock on Saturday. Mr. F. Brown acting as referee.
The teams faced each other as follows:-
25th Co. E D., R.A.: G. Wilkins. goal; Sgt. Rose and Sgt. French, backs; Cp. Parker, Sgt. Mallis and Gr. Gurney, halves; and Cpl. Robin- Brown, forwards, son, Gr. Giles, Gr. Cooper, Gr. Hare and Br.
B Co. RW.F., Steed, goal; Williams and halves; and Gregory, Aiusbary, Clarke, Daw- Ryan, backs; M-alor, Owens and Tomlinson,
son and Bevan, forwards.
The Fusilors left got away at the start, but the Artillery immediately retaliated and play was even for a little while. The inside left of the Artillery had a good shot at the Fusiliers' goal, but the k spor saved well; then an ex- cellent centre by Gregory at the other end was well got rid of, The outsi-le left of the R.A. (Brown) smartly kicked the opposing back, but shot badly; after which the Welsh left wing forced a corner This is well (aban, aud from it Ainsbury got a 8 11.1 gosi. The Artiller/ thou made greater e:forts, and after gaining a corner they kept up a prolonged attack until Robinson, their outside right, equalised with a
B. Co. R.W F., 8 goals 25th E.D., R.A., I goal still they are a good lot.
B Co. had a very weak team facing them, but As they are to meet either the R. E. or H Co. R. W F.. in the semi- final there is a strong chance of their taking part in the final. The strong division of their team is their forward line. Here Gregory and Ainsbury make a good right wing the former especially pleasing, and Dawson on the left is a hos in himself. The heavy
·Score
affor's of Dawson in the second half. Of the 8 was principally due to the individual
goals. 5 were scored by him Tomliusan (left), a very smart little player, was easily best of the halves, the centre half being rather weak. This division of the team as a whole is only
moderate.
The backs had not much to test thm, but they seemed capable enough. I should not
think the 25th E.D.. RA have had much practice julging by their display. The score against them renders it unnecessary to speak of their ability They did not play well together, bat French, Robinson, and Mullis vocasionally did good work.
A Rugby football match was played on the 6th inst., at Yokohama, being the first game for miny years there. The game ended in a draw of one try each.
CRICKET.
HONGKONG C, 0, V, THE NAVY,
Aa eleven representing the Navy met the clao made a good show, scoring 242 for five Hougkong C. J. on Saturday afternoon. The wickets, Rev. G. R. Vatlinga (84), Mr. K. W. Mouusey (71) and Captain Langhorne (59) especially distinguished themselves. The Rev. E. H. Salisbury, for the navy, had to retire through being injured in attempting a catch.
Scores:-
12
THE CLUB. Dr. Lowson, o sub, b. Powlett Captain Langhorne, c Farie, b Powlett 59 A E. Hinds, b Powlett
Rev. G. R. Vallings, not out K. W. Mouansey, b Strong Captain Dyson, A.)'.D., b Wood J. E. Lee, not out
Extras
84
71
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18
C. M. G. Barnie, A. G. Ward, Lient. Thomson. R.A., and Lieut. Ball- Acton, R.W, F., did not bat.
Total for wickets
THE NAVY. Lient. C. Smith, e Lee, b Lowson Dr. Fuck to und b Lowson ... feat Powlett, b. Lowson Liut. Farie, & Bal: Acton, b Les Lieut. Strouz. Bali Aston, b. L'e Linak. Wood, u Ĺrow3o a Li-ut. Wright, a Lee, b. Lowsou... Capt. Jellicoe, b Lowsou
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