1901, and asking if the Chamber could express an opinion in favour of the renewal by the Government of such contract,
The question was daly considered by the Committee, and at their meeting on the 18th inst the following resolution was unanimously adopted
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That in the opinion of this Chamber it is desirable the contract between Her Majesty's Government and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company for the carriage of mails from Houg- kong ma the Pacific and Vancouver, which will expire in May, 1901, should be renewed, if possible with an accelerated and fortnightly
service.
I am, dear sir,
Yours faithfully, CHATTERTON WILCOX,
Secretary.
D. W. CRADDOCK, Esq.,: Acting General Agent,
Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
THE VACANT SEAT ON THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,
Sir,
Government House, Hongkong, 17th April, 1900.
I have the honour to inform you that I have granted to the Honourable T. H. White- head, Member of the Legislative Council, nine months leave of absence from the 14th instant. and that there is therefore a vacancy in the Council which I desire should be filled without delay by one who, like Mr. Whitehead, will represent the interests of the Chamber of Commerce.
I have therefore to request you to be good enough to call a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at an early date, and to submit to me the name of the gentleman whom the Chamber may desire to be appointed to the vacancy in question.
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your most obedient servant
W. Y. GASCOIGNE,
Major-General,
The CHAIRMAN
Administering the Government.
The Chamber of Commerce.
Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong, 21st April, 1900. Sir.
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 17th inst., stating that you have granted nine months' leave of absence to the Honourable T. H. Whitehead, that these is now a vacancy in the Legislative Council which you desire to fill without delay, and asking
to be informed of the wishes of the Chamber of Commerce with regard to the appointment.
Your letter was considered at the meeting of the General Committee on the 18th inst, when it was decided to bring the matter before the members at a special meeting to be held just before the annual meeting on the 30th inst., when the result will be promptly communicated
your Excellency,fat
to
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(CHAIRMAN.) His Excellency Major-General Gascoigne C.M.G. Offcer Administering the Govern- ment.
POSTAL COMPLAINT FROM MANILA, 19
Manila Chamber of Commerce.
Auloague, U.S., Manila, 7th April, 1900.
Sir.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Manila Chamber of Commerce held yesterday, address a letter to you, with would kindly, draw the General at your this side the unnecessary the receipt
encl
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Thanking you in anticipation,
I am, sir,
Yours faithfully,
R. CALDER SMITH,
Secretary,
R. C. WILCOX, Esq.
Secretary,
The Chamber of Commerce
Hongkong.
Manila Chamber of Commerce.
Memorandum re Mails.
The London Mail of 16th February arrived in Hongkong on 17th March and delivery was begun at 12.50.
It arrived here (Manila) per Diamante ria Amoy on 29th March.
If it had been sent direct per Sungktang it would have arrived on 25th March.
The London Mail of 23rd February arrived in Hongkong on 26th March and delivery was begun at 10 a.m, castorerna
It arrived here (Manila) on the 4th April apparently by the US. transport Newark, whereas had it been sent by Futami Maru it would have arrived on the 1st inst
Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong. 21st April, 1900. Sir,
A communication has been received. by this Chamber from the Manila Chamber of Commerce drawing attention to the unneces sary delay experienced there lately in the re- ceipt of European Mails from Hongkong. In illustration of the grievance under which they are labouring, the Manila Chamber forwarded a memorandum giving the most recent cases of such delay (copy of which is enclosed), and ex- press the hope that you will in future, when possible. put the mails on board of steamers leaving here for Manila direct.
Feeling sure that these representatious will meet with favourable consideration,
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obedient servant. R. CHATTERTON WILCOX,
Secretary.
E. C. LEWIS, Esq.,
Acting Postmaster General.
Sir,
General Post Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1900.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day's date re delay in receipt at Manila of European mails forwarded by this office.
The matter had already been brought to my notice, and I lost no time in issuing such instructions as will prevent a recurrence of the I am, sir,
cause of the complaint.
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Your obedient servant, E. CORNEWALL LEWIS,
Acting Postmaster General,
R. CHATTERTON WILCOX, Esq.
Secretary, Hongkong Chamber of Commerce.
ROBBERY ON BOARD THE
" EMPRESS OF INDIA,"
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST BRITISH SEAMEN. At the Magistracy on the 24th inst, before Mr. Gompertz, Reuben Carr, boatswain's mate on the Empress of India, J. Adamson, T. Shay, Geo. Murray, and T. Collins, AB's on board the same vessel, were charged with stealing $900 odd; the property of a Chinese money changer named Yuen Fai, in Yokohama Harbour on the 9th inst. It s
[April 28 1000.
was underneath the forecast Adamson snatch a black bag from the of a Chinese money
damson
the bag to Shay who went down the fore castle with it. Marray st
money Shortly that the quarter.
changer from pursuing afterwards someone told man who had the money wa deck. He went there and forne that Shay bad the bag open and was putting the money into his pocket. He saw the white bag produced and some money in rolls. Shay landed him the bag produced and $168 in silver. He went away and put it all in his bank. He offered the $168 the next day to the lump-trimmer, who, however, would have nothing to do with The money was afterwards divided between Shay, Murray, Adamson and himself. Collins also received $23 as hush money. Thév-divided the $168 in a brothel in Ship street.
Mr. Hook, purser on board the Empresa of India, said that on the 9th of April they were at Yokohama, A statement was made to him by a Chinaman, and he made out the paper produced giving a list of money. He had seen the white bag produced before. He first saw it in the cabin occupied by the boatswain and his mate. The boatswain's mate Carr took it out of the bank underneath his bed, Captain Marshall, Mr. Beetham (chief officer), Boat- swain Bird, and Carr were present at the time. He subsequently counted the money.
Captain Marshall, of the Empress of India, said that when the vessel arrived at Yo- kohama he went ashore and was not aboard when the theft was committed: He return ed about 12.30, and shortly afterwards the Japanese authorities came ou board and held an investigation. Adamson and Shey were called up before them. The men's quarters were searched by the Japanese anthorities, but with- out result. The ship was detained three hours to enable them to do so. The ship then sailed for Kobe. He received certain in- formation and acting
tordered upon it Carr's quarters to be searched. The purser, chief officer, the boatswim, and Carr were present. The search was made on the 11th inst. They found the white bag produced. Carr was asked for an explanation, but he re- fused to give any. He took possession of the bag and gave Carr a receipt for it. He kept the bag till he arrived in Hongkong, when he handed it to the Captain Superintendent of Police. He identified the roll of notes produced as the roll which was given him by the Chief Officer. The Empress was to sail on Wednes- day and would return in about seven weeks.
Mr. Beetham, chief officer on board the Em-
press, said that on the 9th inst. when the vessel was at Yokohama, a complaint was made to him by a couple of Chinamen. In consequence he went down to the forecastle and looked round
to see any sign of the bag but failed. Ho. ordered the ship's o
company on to the upper [ deck with the exception of the stewards and firemen Carr and the other personers were there. The Chinamen pointed out Adamson and Shay. The men made a statement to him- and then went away and returned with the Japanese authorities.Nothing was found before the ship sailed. Subsequently the roll of notes produced was handed to him by Boatswain Bird and be handed it to the captain. Before leaving Yokohama there was very little search in the forecastle or in the ship by the Japanese authorities. Practically no search was made time as boleh die
John Bird, boatswain on the Empress, sa that on April the 16th he, found. in an oil-skin coat in the petty offic
when the Chinaman won 13 allagad that The coat belonged to the boa
on board, the money was taken from him and that the prisoners subsequently divided it among them. selves. The vessel was detained at Yokohama for three hours, during which time an învästi. gation was made by the Japanese authorities, but the investigation was fruitless. Subse- quently certain information came to the ears of the officers the Empress which led to the arrest of the men named. Carr, however, pro- mised to turn Queen's evide
Steige appe Chinaman wh
hed the seleng
tben. Carr was the that about 10.30
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Reuben Carr. He gave Chief Officer without
The prisoners were next, bail of $1,000 The evidence and the further
To judge from Bangkok at the The cholera mor
moner
until Tuesday
against Care rned.
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