October 13, 1900.]
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We ask you to be good enough to convey our grievance before the honourable body of the Sanitary Board at the next meeting, and as it constitutes an integral part of their duty to protect the interests of those entrusted to their care, we have every confidence that they will not wh make an exception in our humble case, for different blocks of buildings, together with all the foreign residents represent- ing several thousand people, join together in the common cause, we hope they are entitled to au impartial hearing, as the proverbial vox populi is always the voice of God.
"While apologising for the length of our letter, we tender you the fullest expression of our very best thanks in advance for the favour of a reply."
Dr. Clark minated: The Government have written home for full particulars as to the means of enforcing sub-section 7 of section 91 of the Imperial Public Health Act of 1875, which deals with smoke nuisances. I think this might be laid on the Board table at our next meeting with an intimation to the above effect."
On the motion of Mr. OSBORNE, seconded by Dr. CLARK, it was decided to forward a reply to the petitioners to the effect that the matter was under the consideration of the Government.
BACKYARDS.
An application for exemption from providing backyards to Nos. 2, 4, and 6, Tung Wa Lane. was submitted, but the application was refused.
THE PLAGUE IN FORMOSA.
A return from the British Consulate at An- ping says that since July 19th there have been 11 deaths from plague in the Island of Formosa and 12 new cases.
Dr. Hartigan minuted :-"The percentage of recoveries is higher than in Hongkong. Pro- bably many doubtful cases included.”
Dr. Clark minnted :—“ Quarantine restric. tions should be removed at once, I think.
It was decided to recommend the removal of the restrictions.
DEATHS IN MACAO. The deaths in Macao for the week ended 30th September numbered 45.
THE HEALTH OF THE COLONY,
The death rate for the colony for the week ended 29th September was 21.6, against 24.6 for the previous week and 22.8 for the cor- responding week last year.
This was all the business.
THE CRISIS IN CHINA.
LOCAL MOVEMENTS.
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The British transport Palamcotta returned on the 5th inst. from Takn via Weihaiwei.
The British transports Landaura and Nawab left on the 5th inst. for Taku.
The Fazilka left for Calcutta. The Italian transports Singapore and Marco Minghetti left for Singapore.
On the 6th inst. the British transport Penta- kota arrived from Calcutta, bringing a cargo of 183 Siege Train bullocks for the north. The European officers on board were Capt. Gooch; and Sergeants Wilson and Watson, N.C.O's.
The Palamcotta left on the 7th inst. for Bombay.
The German gunboat Tiger proceeded the same day to Canton, returning on the 8th inst. The P. & O. steamer Socotra, which arrived on the 6th inst., had the following explosive pack. ages for the British Government in China:-5 cases of gun cotton, 785 filled shells, 286 lyddite shells, 1,257 filled cartridges, 901 filled shells in boxes, 1,169 filled cartridges, in cases, and 123 fuses and 5 primers, in cases.
The British transport Rajah left on the 7th inst, for Taku.
The Japanese cruiser Takichio left the har- bour on the 8th inst. for Japan.
The Nairung returned from Weiḥaiwei on the 8th inst.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
The British transport Nairung left on the 9th inst. for Rangoon.
The British transport Nowshera arrived on the 9th inst. from Calcutta on her second journey up north, She brings a Siege Train Bullock Establishment of 118 men and bullocks, under the charge of five European officers.
The French transport Peiho, which was for- merly an old Messageries Maritimes liner, ar- rived on the 10th from Marseilles. She brings out 26 officers and 1,076 men for service in North China.
The German gunboats Tiger and Luchs left on the 10th inst. for Canton.
The storeship Humber-left on the 10th inst. for Weihaiwei,
The transport Urlana, which arrived on the 10th inst., sailed on the 11th inst. for the north, and the Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior left by her. The Urlana has on board the last troops and details of the 4th Brigade, composed of the Remount Depôt, the Base Veterinary Depôt, Military Telegraphists, Sanitary Es tablishment, D Section of No. 62 Native Field Hospital, Transport Carts, and 75 Conser vancy Bullocks. The Military Telegraphists are drawn from 15 different regiments. Lieuten- ant Bridges of the 25th Gurkhas, who arrived in the Urlana, joins the Hongkong Regiment.
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The French transport Peiho left early on the 11th inst for Taku, while the French cruiser Chasseloup Laubat left the same morning for Saigon.
THE TROUBLE IN KWANGTUNG.
The neighbourhood of Sam-chun, which has long been noted as a hot-bed of robbers and other bad characters, has been brought pro- minently before the Chinese and British au- thorities during the past few days by a serious incident which took place a few miles to the north of the city on the 5th inst., when informa- tion was received to the effect that a body of a thousand armed men wearing the Boxer badge --a red band round the forehead-attacked the town of Saiwan, put to flight the garrison of 200 men, and looted the place.
informed of the occurrence and also of a The British and Chinese authorities were report stating that a descent upon Sam chun was anticipated. The reinforcement of the garrison was urged, with the result that some troops from the Bogue Forts have been hurried on to the scene.
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EVENTS AT TIE The Peking and arrival at Tientain von Waldersee. He guard of honour from all tachment of the German French Infantry Regiment, Russien and Japanese Infantry being ranged on the French Bund; and Italian Infantry, Italiar Australian Marines 20th Punjab Native Infan- try, French Infantry, Americans, and Germans on the opposite side of the river lining the road from the bridge to the Station. All the regis montal bands were present, and each played few bars as the Commander-in-Chief approached the Consular body, the German community and many other civilians being present. Count von Waldersee drove direct to the German Consulate, the German Lancers forming an imposing guard of hononr, In the evening the band gave a torchlight concert outside the Commander-in-Chief's quarters.
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Gen. Sir A. Gaselee, K.C.B, arrived from Peking on the 25th ult, and left for Weihaiwai the same afternoon.
The sale of loot by British troops in the streets of the British Settlement "has been most strictly prohibited.
The British Authorities are commencing to purchase timber for the construction of winter quarters for the troops,
Owing to the Russians having occupied Lu tai, the Tongshan works have been deserted by the Cantonese and looted by the mob.
The full Hongkong Regiment are now here, with their band, says our northern contempor ary, and they will doubtless bear a share in our entertainment during the winter.
THE HOSPITAL SHIP 'GWALIOR.”
A valuable addition to the fleet of hospital ships which have been fitted up to meet the requirements of the sick and wounded during the troubles in North China is the Gwalior, which came into the harbour on Tuesday from Calcutta, and was taken from her temporary day morning and berthed alongside the Kowloon moorings opposite the Naval Yard on Wednes. Docks later in the day. From the time when it was first known that the Indian troops would co-operate with the main body of the Allied forces, it was considered that something more than the ordinary field hospitals would be required to cope with the emergencies arising from the differences of casta among the varions. Indian regiments, and it is due to H. H. the Maharajah of Gwalior that provision is now made for the efficient care of the native sick and wounded without encroaching upon their caste prejudices or omitting the minute de- tails in their different customs and usages. Although the Maharajah is not alone among the Indian princes in his munificence toward, the troops engaged in the struggles of the North the fitting out of the Gwalior for the purposes for which she is intended, is a step which reflects the greatest credit upon H. H. and the able staff under him. The vessel herself is an old New Zealand trader which was bought some years ago, with a few others, from the New Zealand Shipping Company - by the British India Steam Navigation Company. She underwent at the time of her purchase a thorough overhaul, and was refitted to meet the require- There are extensive mission premises at Tai ments of the British India trade round the Wo Tsui and Li Long, near to which the rebels Bay of Bengal. After a few years she was laid must have passed, and the fact that they left up to make way for faster and more suitable them untouched seems to point to the conclu- steamers on the local runs where the quickest sion that the rising is not altogether an anti-transit of the mails was a first consideration. foreign one, but rather one in opposition to the mandarins.
The police station at Ching Sni is the nearest British ont-post to Sam-chun. In consequence of the disturbed state of the district a strong body of police has been stationed there for some time. It is no secret that for months drilling has been going on among the members of the secret societies at Sam-chun, and the natives have openly threatened to make short work of the Britishers in the vicinity when the appointed time came. The temporary police quarters at Ching Sui are badly situated for defence. In case of an attack there would be nothing for the police to do but to vacate them and take up a position on an adjoining height. The new quarters will occupy a much better site. Captain Superintendent May went over to Cheng Sai on Friday night, 5th inst., taking with him about a dozen men.
On the 10th inst. it was reported that the rebels had retreated northwards and taken up positions at Wang Kang and Sam-yantan.
Admiral Ho has arrived at Samehun, the garrison at which place has been strengthened by 2,000 men and six guns.
A sharp look-out is being kept by the police in the New Territory for any signs of the rebels.
The latest report from Samchun is to the effect that everything is quiet.
THE WELSH FUSILIERS.
The hospital-ship Gwalior, the gift to the British Government of HH. the Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior, arrived on the 9th inst from Calcutta. On board were the Maharajah him- self, Col. Croft, Major Contes, Capt. Moore, Liont. Tate, and Lieut. Spence, A.D.C. H.H. A rumour was current in the city on the 10th was entertained by H.E. the Governor at a iust. that the Welsh Fusiliers and the other men lunch at Government House in the afternoon.belonging to the Hongkong Garrison at present The Japanese battleship Asahi arrived here up north have been ordered to return to Hong- on the 10th inst. from Singapore.
kong. This report has now been confrmed.
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The Maharajah was advised that she would be a most acceptable vessel for his purpose, and about a couple of months ago he opened up ne- gotiations with the British India Company which eventually terminated in a charter being entered Into for the The Indian military authorities cated with, and a survey in the Government of 1 signifying their assem terations in her deck wao na a hospital-sk to those who treated The
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