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There was a boat running from Canton to Chan-chun and back, on i board which there were two covered boxes, used to put presents in and in each of the two boxes were two roast ducks. About noon one day when the Captain was feeling hungry he opened one the of boxes, and on tearing open the stomach of one of the birds found a five chambered revolver snugly stowed in it. He opened the rest and found the same throughout. The same is the case with those who smuggle jewelry and other valuables. A rich merchant took his wife and nine or ten concubines, amahs, and servants on board the steamer for Hongkong, all very finely bedecked from head to foot with gold, pearls, bangles and anklets, amounting in value to several thousands of dollars. When they re- turned to Canton they were all stripped and ready for another journey of the kind.
Five pirates were taken to the execution ground and beheaded on the 28th inst., two of whom were caught in a house of illfame in Tongyulan, as I have already reported, while the other three were supposed to be pirates caught by the Customs steam-launch Foomun.
It is reported that some sporadic cases of plague have occurred in Fatshian. Beginning with fever the patients generally succumb to the attack in a few.bours.
MACAO.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Macao, 30th March.
There is something floating in the air about changes in the Portuguese Governorships in the Far East. Some truth is in the rumours. In the case of Timor it is suggested that the ex- harbour-master Senhor Albano Alves Branco is to succeed Senhor Celestino. For Macao the name of the likely governor is not known. It is hoped that the home Government will appoint a man full of energy and possessed of earnest desire to do all he can for this colony, one who will look after her welfare and her numerous wants which for almost three years have been greatly neglected.
Since my last report about the illicit trade in arms, there have been no more such arrivals in this colony up to the present, though many petitions have been sent into the Government Office arging a request to the Hongkong Gov. ernment to allow the exportation from that colony to this. It seems t at the matter now is taken seriously.
Apart from the fact that yesterday a boy went out near the Porta do Cerco" to shoot
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birds, and unluckily shot himself, so that he had to be taken to the hospital, very badly wounded, there has been nothing stirring here ́at all,
CORRESPONDENCE.
We up not hold ourselves responsible for the opini is expressed by our correspondents.]
THE NAVY LEAGUE,
TO THE EDITOR OF THE
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PApril 7 3.900.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
220 YARDS FLAT RACE apparent activity is in part due to the fact that several vessels have been unaccountably dead by (ommodore F Powell, C Jayed. The Albim, Glory, and Spartiate for presented. F. F. Kew, scratch, 1; H. 1. George, instance, which should have been delivered in | 15 yards start, 2. Time, 24 sec. 1899, are still unready for sea.
In conclusion, the Navy League are compelled to state their conviction that
on reviewing the whole situation the usual proposals of the Go- vernment are fuadequate to secure the safety of the Empire. I am, sir, your obedient servant,
H. SEYMOUR TROWER, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Navy League.
27th February, 1900.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
BIXTH ATHLETIC MEETING.
The sixth athletic meeting in connection with the Victoria Recreation Club took place on the Hongkong Football Ground, Happy Valley, on the 31st ult. in fine weather, and in the pre- sence of a large number of spectators. Some A Humphreys good sport was witnessed. (scratch), who won the one mile flat race last year, when he had 100 yards start, again came in firs, and also carried off premier honours in the 440 yards flat race, F. H. Kew, who was first the four previous years, being second: The three miles bicycle race was a most interesting event. A. MoKirdy looked like winning until near the end, but had to give way to A. E. Alyes. The Time was 1112) against 8·52 last year. In the tag-of-war the Royal Artillery beat the Royal Welch Fusiliers, and in their turn, after a tough struggle, succumbed to the Asiatic Ar- tillery. J. R. M. Hance was the only competi- tor who surmounted all the obstacles in the obstacle race. The Clown's Race was won by J T. Cotton, and the Band Race by the kettle- drummer of the band of HM.S. Centurion, which played selections of music during the afternoon, At the conclusion of the sports Lady Blake presented the prizes. The follow ing were the officials:-
JUDGES-Messrs. W. Armstrong, F. Lam- mert and T. Meek.
HANDICAPPERS.-Messrs. T. Grimshaw. T. Meek. G. Holden, R.N., and (Capt.) E. G. Way- month, R.A.
CLERKS OF THE COURSE.-Dr. J. A. Lowson, Messrs. M. A. A. Souza and E. W. Mitchell.
STARTERS-Messrs. G. A. Caldwell and È. M. Hazeland.
TIME KEEPER-Mr. Hart Buck. LONG JUMP (Three Tries)-Prize presented by Messrs. David Sassoon and Co. F. H. Kew, 18 ft., in.; H. T. George, 17 ft., 2iu.
THROWING THE CRICKET BALL (Three Tries)- Prize presented by the Hongkong Cricket Club. H. T. George, 18 feet 2 inches, I; F. H. Kew, 2.
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THREE-LEGGED RACE (100 yards) Prize presented. A Humphreys and J. H. R. Hance, 1. ONE MILE FLAT RACE First Prize, pre sent by A, E, Major-General W. J. Gascoigne, C.M.G.; second prize, presented. A Humphreys, scratch, 1, J. H. Logan, 30 yards start., 2. Time,
min. 231 880, ・
Boys' RACE, 440 yards-Silva, 1 ; Mocha, 2.
THREK MILES' BIOYCLE RACE—First prize presented by the Hon. E. R. Belilios, C.M.G.; second and third prizes presented, A. E. Alves, 180 yds. start, 1; A. A. Alves, 180 yds. start and A. McKirdy scratch (dead heat). Time 11 min. 12 seo.
HALF-MILE FLAT RACE (open to Soldiers, Sailors, and Police)-Aymbury (R.W.F), 1, Macka, 2; Scheehan, 3. Times, 2 min. 14) seo.
440 YARDS FLAT RACE, CHALLENGE CUP— To be won two years in succession before be- coming the property of a competitor. First Prize, presented by Mr. H. N Mody, Esq.; second prize, presented. A. Humphreys, 1, F. H. Kew, 2. Time, 611 s00. -
OBSTACLE RACE.-Prize presented J.H. R. Hauce, 1.
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THE HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
GENERAL MEETING,
A general meeting of the members of the above association was held at the Volunteer
Headquarters (by kind permission of Lient- Col. Sir J. W. Carrington K.1, C.M.G.) on the 3rd inst. for the purpose of passing the so- counts and electing a committee and offibers for the meeting 1900. The notice convening t says :-"The committee desire to thank H.F. Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G. H.E. Major-General Gascoigne, C.M.G., Vice-Admiral Sir E H.. Seymour, K.C.B., Hon. C. P. Chater, CM.G., E. R. Belilios, C.M.G., J. J. Bell-Irving, Sir Thomas Jackson, Kt., and others, for their gifts of prizes and donations to the prize funds, Hongkong again won the Interport Match with the record scores of 934 in 1898 and 952 in 1899. The weekly competitions have been very well attended and Cups were won by Lt. W. J. Diggius and Armourer-Sergeant Blair, The Cup presented by Lieut. A. C. H. Pearson, R.N., was eventually won by Company Ser- The balance- geant Major-Wallace, R.E." sheet for the years 1898 and 1899 shows cash in bank $117 52 and cash in hand $659 62.
Sif John Carrington occupied the chair, and away the other gentlemen present ware: Major Chapman, Mr. M. S. Northcote (secretary), Mr. D. J. McKenzie, Mr. H. Hursthouse, Mr. J. McGregor Forbes, Mr. A. Watson, Mr. J. HIGH JUMP (Three Tries)~Prize presented Marshall, Mr. B. W. Grey, Mr. W. Nagol by the V.R.C.-J. H. Logan, 4 ft. 10 in., 1.
120 YARDS FLAT RACE (HANDICAP).-First prize presented by Sir Thos. Jackson; second presented; first in each beat to rùn in fival. First heat, J. H. R. Hance, six yards start, 1; H. T. George, eight yards start, 2: Time 12 sec.
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Second heat, F. H, Kew, scratch, 1; R. Laps- ley, six yards start, 2. Time 13+ sec.
13 Victoria Street,
London, S. W. WEEKLY PRESS. SirThe Navy League desires to call atten- tion to the fact that in the three years, 1897, 1898 and 1899, the Admiralty has not spent the money voted by Parliament for shipbuilding.
The under expenditure in 1897 was £2,139,000, in 1899 £804,000 and in 1899 £1,400,000-asented. total of £4,343,000.. Thus, no reliance can be 100 YARDS FLAT RACE (CHALLENGE placed on the figures contained in the shipbuild- | Cup).-Presented by the Victoria Recreation ing programme.
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Further, in spite of the fact that this £1,400,000 was voted but not expended in 1899, the shipbuilding vole for 1900 shows a decrease. By Mr, Gosohen's own statement the original vote for new construction in 1899 was the min- imum compatible with safety. As £1,400,000 less than the sum voted was expended, it is clear that our safety is compromised.
Mr. Goschen alleges as the cause of this un- der-expenditure Abnormal activity in ship- building,” “ Delays in delivery of materials, "Difficulties in securing adequate numbers of workman,” “ Labour difficulties,” and other cir- cumstances. ...ASTE
Many ships, it is true, are under construction, but the Navy League would point out that this
Final heat, Lapsley, 1; Hance, 2. Time 12 soc. Won easily. ONE-MILE BICYCLE RACE-First prize, presented by Mr. Ho Tung; second prize pre-
Club; to be won three times; first prize, pre- sented by Mr. R. Shewan; second prize present ed. F. H. Kow, 1; J. H. R. Hauce, 2. Time, 11 secs.
Two MILES BICYCLE RACE-First prize presented by the Hon. J. J. Keswick, second prize presented. A. McKirdy, scratch, 1; A. A. Alves, 90 yds. start. 2, T. Shand, 100 yds. start, 3... Time, 6 min 58 sec.
HALF-MILE FLAT RACE. First and second prize presented by Taikoo. A. Humphreys, 1; J H. Logan, 2. Time, 2 min. 227 sec.
SACK RACE (50 YARDS) —Prize presente:. F. W. White, 1, J. H. Gubbins, 2. _____ 120 YARDS Hurdle RACE First and Second prizes presented. F. H. Kew, 1; H. T. George, 2,
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Sergeant-Major Wallace, Quartermaster-Ser- geant West, Armourer Se geant Blair, Ser- geant Bowery, and Corporal Hill,
The CHAIRMAN made a few opening observa- tions and proposed the adoption of tlie accounts. Mr. MCKENZIE shconded, and the motion was carried,
The CHAIRMAN spoke of the advisability of amalgamating the offices of secretary and tren- surer, and proposed Mr. Northcote.
This was seconded and carried. The committee were elected as follows Messrs. Skelton, Chapman, Bowery, Watson, McKenzie, Carlyle, and Smythe.
Mr. Hursthouse made a few observations with regard to the now Arms Ordinance, and suggested that an effort should be made to secure for members of the association a similar privilege to that accorded to Volunteers, namely, that they should not be obliged to secure per- mits.
The CHIARMAN and others supported this anggestion, and it was understood that the com- mittee would endeavour to secure the privilege mentioned.
Two accidents in the harbour have been report- ed to the police within the last two days, n Thursday a man fell off a cargo boat and the body has not yet been recovered. In the other the case a juok was upset and a man drowned rest of those on board being rescued by another junk which happened to be in the vicinity,
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